mover and shaker

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Recent Examples of mover and shaker Over the course of two days, hundreds of movers and shakers from across the landscape of digital and sports entertainment came together to share their philosophies and visions for the next phase of the gaming industry. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025 At the American University of Beirut, Caland was taught by Helen Kahl, a mover and shaker of the city’s modern art scene. Grace Edquist, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025 Billboard’s Dance Moves roundup serves as a guide to the biggest movers and shakers across Billboard’s many dance charts — new No. 1s, new top 10s, first-timers and more. Xander Zellner, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025 Multiple people involved in conversations surrounding MLS said their understanding is that MLS is not in a rush but is very serious and interested in giving Indianapolis the green light if the movers and shakers here can get a deal together. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for mover and shaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mover and shaker
Noun
  • 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
  • The tax credits were always seen as a giveaway to fat cats and big wigs.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • This big boy showed up to the Brooks River in July and hasn’t left.
    Jessica Campbell-Salley, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
  • One of the biggest reasons the Padres’ slugging numbers are down is that those big boys have not produced the power that was expected out of them.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • For October camp and friendlies, Pochettino called in more big guns — a squad that looks a lot closer to what the World Cup roster will look like than in the September camp.
    Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Some big guns were still here, but the results often underdelivered.
    Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But for the Milwaukee Bucks, their main man was nowhere to be seen.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • But a big cheese board affords the chance for people to try something new.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • That studio is one of many spaces, official and unofficial, cited throughout the film as meeting places where artists, activists, journalists, and other notables met, and where a wide variety of activities were fostered, sustained, financed, and brought to public attention.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Some notables have been added to the injury report.
    Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The shift to bonds may indicate investors are rebalancing to keep their asset allocations from getting too stock-heavy, Austin said.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
  • One heavy gets punched so hard that his glass eye pops out and rolls into a mousehole.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Mover and shaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mover%20and%20shaker. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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