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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In September, news broke that Michael Aiello, the firm’s top dealmaker, was leaving for Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The expected departures add to a string of others by some of Weil’s leaders in the past year, most notably its top dealmaker, Michael Aiello.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
That doesn’t mean Lilly is the industry’s best dealmaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
“It’s tough,” said Andrew Carman, a hydrogen dealmaker at the conference who said there just aren’t enough buyers to justify much new fuel production.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 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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