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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As Graham wrote, “New issues have special salesmanship behind them, which calls therefore for a special degree of sales resistance.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
He doesn’t do much math, but his salesmanship is magnifique.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 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
“What is salesmanship? What is reality? That’s the tricky part.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
Pups like that, it didn’t take much salesmanship.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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