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Recent Examples of mover and shaker
On May 22, the day Polis’ office unveiled the renderings, the images were shown to many of the state’s movers and shakers and philanthropists at the Mizel Institute’s annual dinner in Denver.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
Business managers in Hollywood work with coteries of lawyers, agents and assistants in the employ of the town’s filmmakers, entertainers and movers and shakers to project earnings from potential projects, endorsements, brand launches, appearances and other forms of revenue.
—Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
This Friday, the Uncharted Annual Summit of heavy hitters, power brokers and movers and shakers are convening on a private home in Southampton.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
This meant that Britain’s ruling classes and key movers and shakers did the same — participating in balls, parties and court presentations.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
Business managers in Hollywood work with coteries of lawyers, agents and assistants in the employ of the town’s filmmakers, entertainers and movers and shakers to project earnings from potential projects, endorsements, brand launches, appearances and other forms of revenue.
—Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
This Friday, the Uncharted Annual Summit of heavy hitters, power brokers and movers and shakers are convening on a private home in Southampton.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
This meant that Britain’s ruling classes and key movers and shakers did the same — participating in balls, parties and court presentations.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mover and shaker
Noun
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On the plus side of this arrangement, 11-team leagues at this level will also keep the power conference fat cats happy by limiting the additional auto-bids doled out to mid- and low-majors.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The tax credits were always seen as a giveaway to fat cats and big wigs.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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That big boy came straight up out of the water until his tail was a foot above its surface, then smacked back.—
Arthur Grahame,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2025
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This whole situation in the industry is like a big boy's club...—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Lyriq’s long nose and roof create a sporty profile that’s emphasized by big wheel openings with subtle fender flares and a steeply raked rear window.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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The battleship used to rule the seas thanks to big guns and thick armor, was displaced by the aircraft carrier.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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But there was a gun, a big gun, with lots of bullets and we are left with grief and the funerals for the four New Yorkers who were taken from us.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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In effect, Modi had gone from being America’s main man to playing third banana at China’s banquet.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the franchise's main man, Keanu Reeves, shows up as well, but the action flick keeps its focus on de Armas' dancer/assassin as she's introduced into a dangerous landscape and then goes rogue on a revenge mission.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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
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Unfortunately for Prater, who, in another part of his house, was throwing a lavish fundraiser full of politicos, notables, and law enforcement, didn’t count on Dexter making himself at home with his secret files, which contained intel on VIPs and those in his circle, like Charley.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Scroll below to see photos of other notables who attended Round 1 matches on Monday and Tuesday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Previously home to a long-standing restaurant called Andiamo, the space had a dark, wood-heavy aesthetic.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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That something special largely comes from a heavy, spitting topspin forehand that dovetails with an aggressive backhand slice — the result of Tjen growing up idolizing three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Mover and shaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mover%20and%20shaker. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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