moneyman
Americannoun
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moneymen
plural
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an investor; angel; backer.
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a person responsible for managing money or financial arrangements of a business, institution, etc.
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Origin of moneyman
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More than half of the money — $5 million — was donated by Republican moneyman Timothy Mellon.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
Datwyler, a veteran political moneyman, is treasurer for dozens of House and Senate campaigns, including that of Rep. Nick LaLota in Santos’ neighboring district.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
It showed that Moreno was approaching his purchase not as a moneyman but a fan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2022
Leo also developed a reputation as a conservative moneyman.
From Washington Post ● May 21, 2019
"So you have done with the tunnel," said the cashier, or the "moneyman," as they called him.
From In Midsummer Days, and Other Tales by August Strindberg
The companies themselves relentlessly pitch A.I. integration to the moneymen at the top of service corporations, explaining that their bots will be able to cut out or reduce a pesky and expensive labor force.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Their careers play leapfrog, abetted by the studio executives and moneymen who bankroll their film projects, often against the executives’ better judgment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
It is a ludicrous situation, but this is boxing and catchweights have been around since the 19th century when the moneymen first realised they could widen or narrow the pool of prospective opponents with impunity.
From The Guardian ● May 9, 2016
Hollywood and all its trappings have long proved alluring to moneymen, despite the long list of ventures that have failed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2015
Nor were Hamilton’s dreaded moneymen likely to find it a particularly hospitable environment.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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