dealmaker
Americannoun
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a person who makes a deal or deals, especially in business or politics.
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an aspect or item that is enticing enough to secure a deal.
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His skills as a dealmaker and stock picker weren’t as well-defined.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
While yet to reach the age of 30, Altman already had a tech world reputation as a brilliant dealmaker.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
The company, which is flush with cash from sales of its market-leading GLP-1 franchise, has been an active dealmaker.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
With his practiced executive scowl and scripted boardroom catchphrase, “You’re fired!,” the show burnished his image as a decisive billionaire dealmaker, even as his real-life business results were far less impressive.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Tim, always the hustler and the dealmaker, stepped in.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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