mover and shaker

noun

plural movers and shakers

Synonyms of mover and shaker next

: a person who is active or influential in some field of endeavor

Examples of mover and shaker in a Sentence

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But the past has caught up with the 70-year-old mover and shaker. —

Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025 Ingratiating himself to movers and shakers did not prevent Guest from occasionally irritating them. —

David Whitley, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025 Andrea Gaudenzi, the chairman of the ATP Tour who views himself as the sport’s ultimate mover and shaker, was holding court in the sparkling hospitality dining area at the 2024 men’s Tour Finals before the room filled for lunch with corporate guests. —

Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025 That opportunity brought him into contact with entertainment industry movers and shakers. —

Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mover and shaker

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of mover and shaker was in 1873

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“Mover and shaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mover%20and%20shaker. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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