as in businessman
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Recent Examples of businesswoman
O’Brien’s older sister, Courtney Hirsch, observed her brother’s fledgling media company with both pride and, as a businesswoman, a certain itch.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Plumb married business and technology consultant Ken Pace in 1995, and Knight wed businesswoman Cara Kokenes in 2016.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Gala, ever the shrewd businesswoman, secured sponsorship from the Museum of Modern Art.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
When asked by the Miami Herald about potential conflicts of interest and transparency concerns between her private companies and the charter school contracts she’s received, Erika Donalds described herself as simply an astute businesswoman.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Plumb married business and technology consultant Ken Pace in 1995, and Knight wed businesswoman Cara Kokenes in 2016.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Gala, ever the shrewd businesswoman, secured sponsorship from the Museum of Modern Art.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
When asked by the Miami Herald about potential conflicts of interest and transparency concerns between her private companies and the charter school contracts she’s received, Erika Donalds described herself as simply an astute businesswoman.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesswoman
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In 1997, the businessman shocked diplomats at a black-tie gala by announcing the donation of a staggering $1 billion to the United Nations to benefit programs aiding refugees and children.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In The Devil Wears Prada 2, Novak stars as the unfashionable businessman Jay Ravitz.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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For years, Swanston, a tech entrepreneur, investor and University of Connecticut alum, has worked to bring Connecticut’s newest soccer team to life.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Her contempt for entrepreneurs extends to those who benefit from their products.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
9 May 2026
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Nooshin Meshkaty, an Iranian American businessperson, said even though the government has tried to limit people for 47 years, it has always been met with resistance.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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One of the organizers was Janet Fiorenzo, a petite bundle of exploding energy who is best remembered as the one-time owner of Tower Cleaners, and the three-time winner of Park Forest’s businessperson of the year award.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Businesswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesswoman. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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