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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Hired by the Gotham Hotel, a hub for Black social events and visiting celebrities, Powell founder herself rubbing elbows with movers and shakers. — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Party crossover Billy Linville is a veteran of Georgia Democratic politics and a longtime Atlanta mover and shaker who played a major role in helping defeat the Buckhead cityhood movement. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The movers and shakers strolling through Rosemont aren’t your normal power brokers. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Prioritizing safety and engagement The real dancers, movers and shakers need to feel safe doing so, said Love. — Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mover and shaker

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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