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Recent Examples of mover and shaker
Newsom was given two speaking slots, presumably to inform international movers and shakers about California’s golden investment opportunities.
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Paul Dobson, amateur bullfighter, English literature and opera lover, and, above all, San Diego’s consummate host to San Diego’s movers and shakers for more nearly 60 years, has died.
—Roger Showley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Some of the Musk fanbase might cheer loudly, seeing him as the absolute mover and shaker.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
But as a company, Ziggi’s is a mover and shaker.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Paul Dobson, amateur bullfighter, English literature and opera lover, and, above all, San Diego’s consummate host to San Diego’s movers and shakers for more nearly 60 years, has died.
—Roger Showley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Some of the Musk fanbase might cheer loudly, seeing him as the absolute mover and shaker.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
But as a company, Ziggi’s is a mover and shaker.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mover and shaker
Noun
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His fat cat industrialist Zsa-Zsa Korda is no underground rebel.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The fat cats in Congress who’ve been making a killing on Wall Street were none too pleased.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Will the Niners spend like big boys and sign Hendrickson, Linderbaum and JFM?—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Only little boys are called big boys.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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More Coloradans are seeing the big wheel spin in their favor each year.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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The cars that Geely showcased at CES, in Las Vegas, were large SUVs with big wheels, opulent interiors, and three rows of seats—not unlike a Ford Explorer.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bruins coach Marco Sturm made some pretty sizable line changes to start the game, plugging in rookie center Minten between David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie to try and coax more production out of his big guns.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The team needs that supporting cast clicking at the same time as big guns to create more sustained pressure.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After all, since Manchester City became geared towards creating for their main man Erling Haaland in 2022, Arteta has consistently stressed the importance of Arsenal’s attackers sharing the attacking load.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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While the Kings had their main man back in net, Tampa played backup Jonas Johansson, who repelled 17 pucks, a day after Andrei Vasilevskiy beat the Ducks 4-3 in overtime.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But a big cheese board affords the chance for people to try something new.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Simply Cheetos White Cheddar Puffs These light-colored curls have big cheese flavor, a satisfying crunch and a tart kick that is dangerously delicious.—
Jolene Thym,
The Mercury News,
4 June 2024
Noun
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Her clients include celebrities, business notables and other public figures.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and Frank Sinatra are among the other notables who sang lyrics written by Taylor.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Nuggets don’t need Jokic to play the heavy in the locker room.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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How the Script Walks a Tonal Tightrope Radcliffe credited playwrights Macmillan and Donahoe with building a structure that lets the performer pivot rapidly between the heavy and the silly.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Mover and shaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mover%20and%20shaker. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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