salesmanship
Americannoun
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the technique of selling a product.
They used a promotional gimmick that was the last word in salesmanship.
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adeptness at creating interest in new ideas, products, methods, etc..
The only ingredient lacking in the system was salesmanship.
noun
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the technique, skill, or ability of selling
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the work of a salesman
Etymology
Origin of salesmanship
Example Sentences
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He laid out his approach in a salesmanship blog he wrote in 2016: Persuade people your product can save lives and government money, and identify influential politicians to be your advocate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
In 1987, inspired by the salesmanship of the televangelists, Renker and his friend Bill Guthy saw an opportunity of their own.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2025
His comment calling vaccines and therapeutics the “jackpot” at a July 17, 2020, virtual rally with Wisconsin voters was typical of his salesmanship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2024
“What is salesmanship? What is reality? That’s the tricky part.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
Ashima smiled, amused by her mother’s salesmanship; it had taken her the better part of a year to finish the cardigan, and still her mother had had to do the sleeves.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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