BUSINESSPERSONS Synonyms: 58 Similar Words

businesspeople

noun

variants or business people also businesspersons or business persons

Definition of businesspeople

plural of businessperson

as in businessmen

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The three are ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
But once supported by digital tools and industry guidance, entrepreneurs can simplify this data and cut through the noise.

— Kate Hayward, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of entrepreneurs

Noun

Videos posted on social media show sellers at Tehran and Karaj wholesale markets sitting beside their fresh produce, waiting to sell goods like melons, watermelons, pears, bananas and grapes, but with no-one arriving to buy it.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The sellers will work with the eventual buyer on a custom dock designed around their watercraft.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sellers

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Couples who have a specific caterer in mind may need to shop around for a venue that will allow outside vendors.

— Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Artists, artisans, and food vendors, demonstrations of live combat styles including German longsword, fencing, and pirate swashbuckling, activities such as Squires’ spot with mermaids, games, and family entertainment.

— Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 15 Aug. 2026

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