strategist

noun

strat·​e·​gist ˈstra-tə-jist How to pronounce strategist (audio)
: a person skilled in strategy

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Despite a weak day for stock in BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings on Thursday, Freedom Capital Markets chief global strategist Jay Woods is sticking by the company after a better-than-expected first-quarter print. Brian Evans, CNBC, 22 May 2025 Matthew Miskin, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife John Hancock Investments, said a rise in 10-year yields beyond 4.5% could be a headwind for stocks. Davide Barbuscia, USA Today, 22 May 2025 Melber appeared surprised by the strategist’s remarks. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 May 2025 Yang, the strategist, said there’s a potential downside to Cuomo’s public appearance strategy, though. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for strategist

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First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strategist was in 1821

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“Strategist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategist. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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strategist

noun
strat·​e·​gist ˈstrat-ə-jəst How to pronounce strategist (audio)
: one skilled in strategy

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