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Recent Examples of mover and shaker
Two Asian countries are the ranking’s biggest movers and shakers since January.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 22 July 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
And to take their place as a chief mover and shaker in an organization, a tech leader needs to know how to relate to and work well with fellow members of the executive team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Here are some of the movers and shakers who are expected to participate in the third-year tourney:
Carli Lloyd.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 22 July 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
And to take their place as a chief mover and shaker in an organization, a tech leader needs to know how to relate to and work well with fellow members of the executive team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Here are some of the movers and shakers who are expected to participate in the third-year tourney:
Carli Lloyd.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 4 June 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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Two of the children, ages 9 and 11, were transported down the mountain in a big wheel basket.—
Hannah Dreyfus,
AZCentral.com,
2 July 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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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
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The defender signed a five-year contract last summer, so Fulham can demand a substantial fee for one of their main men.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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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But a big cheese board affords the chance for people to try something new.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Few clubs around the world can match the social cache of Seattle’s current stable of owners, though: among the notables are NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, pop singer Ciara, rapper Macklemore, and baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. Why should a neutral fan root for them?—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Through the years, the hotel hosted notables who visited Motor City to collaborate with Ford: Walt Disney, Orville Wright, Norman Rockwell, Eleanor Roosevelt, and more.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Or heavies like Hilton Als, Helen Shaw, Brian Dillon, and Dawn Lundy Martin.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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Contributors include commentator heavies like Osita Nwanevu, Kim Kelly, and Anna Merlan.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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“Mover and shaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mover%20and%20shaker. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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