strategist
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of strategist
First recorded in 1830–40; strateg(y) + -ist
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Explanation
That guy who's really good at making a detailed plan for winning at Monopoly? He's a strategist, or an expert at strategy, or planning. The noun strategist is most commonly used to talk about military people who plan wars, but it's useful whenever you mention someone who is particularly good at making a plan in any kind of complex situation. A coach acts as a strategist when she makes a plan to help her team win the game. A busy mom could also be called a strategist when she has a system for getting a bunch of kids fed, clothed, and out the door to school on time.
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It is directed by Democratic strategist Luke Warford.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, said the results showed that "there's still healthy appetite for affordable treats" even as many consumers become more health-conscious.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“There’s a lot going on,” said John Velis, BNY’s Americas macro strategist.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Dilin Wu, research strategist at Pepperstone, told Bloomberg News that "the bar is just extremely high right now" for tech earnings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Jefferson was the grand strategist, Madison the agile tactician.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
However, the strategists note that the funding sources for this remain unclear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
In doing so, they offer a contrasting view to consultant-centered narratives, suggesting that while strategists matter, electoral outcomes and political careers are often attributed in public record to broader forces and to the officeholders themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Morgan’s estimated fair value for July, which it pegged at $87, according to strategists at the investment bank led by Natasha Kaneva.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Any signals of a slower quantitative tightening pace or a further skew away from selling long-dated bonds would likely support U.K. government bonds, Bank of America strategists said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Knights, warriors, and strategists are in their favor.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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