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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Its leader for the last decade, Faiza Saeed, is also a top dealmaker and worked on deals including Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 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
Most of Donald Trump’s success in politics has stemmed from his reputation as a savvy dealmaker.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
The firm has remained an active dealmaker by shifting to an independent sponsor model, raising capital for new acquisitions as recently as 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 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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