mover and shaker

noun

plural movers and shakers
Synonyms of mover and shakernext
: a person who is active or influential in some field of endeavor

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In every change as fortunate as this one, there will be movers and shakers, winners and losers. — Ravi Gedela, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Keeping you in the loop today with the latest movers and shakers in the business world… more news below. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 May 2026 To this day, the movers and shakers of West Haven advocate for Campbell’s gravesite. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 For nearly three decades, a specific fundraising event has become a must-attend event for movers and shakers in the city who enjoy supporting the library's mission. — Ken Molestina, CBS News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mover and shaker

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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