businesspeople

noun

variants or business people also businesspersons or business persons
plural of businessperson
as in businessmen

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  1. entrepreneurs
  2. retailers
  3. buyers
  4. sellers
  5. vendors
Noun
  • From franchise acquisitions and family offices to athlete entrepreneurs and stadium development, this year’s agenda offers a look at where the industry is heading and who is helping move it forward.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Hurun cross-checked its information with entrepreneurs, regulators, industry experts and others to compile the list, while acknowledging limitations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of entrepreneurs
Noun
  • The deal means users will be able to order groceries and items from other retailers via DoorDash and its delivery network.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Even so, for the next few weeks or perhaps months, the 2024 model will be available on store shelves and at least at some online retailers.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of retailers
Noun
  • Trade-in buyers with negative equity financed $11,164 more than the typical new car buyer.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Definition of buyers
Noun
  • As a result, sellers may be more willing to cut prices or cover closing costs to ink a deal.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Check the full website address Scammers and unauthorized sellers can register web addresses that closely resemble legitimate ones.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of sellers
Noun
  • The program has partnered with marching bands, dance groups — including the Milwaukee Bucks Dancers — Double Dutch clubs and food vendors to hype the celebratory vibe for voters.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • After serving the state for decades, retired generals and senior cadres are often reduced to working as guards or market vendors.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of vendors
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