businesswoman

noun

Definition of businesswomannext
as in businessman

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Recent Examples of businesswoman The 31-year-old product manager and the 28-year-old businesswoman were paired together over their similar core values. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Virginia Country Living The Salamander Resort is part of Salamander Hospitality Group, founded by businesswoman and BET co-founder, Sheila Johnson. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 Hittner’s decision came down on the same day Parton, the 80-year-old legendary songwriter, actor and businesswoman, died following a brief battle with cancer. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Parton was much more than a country music artist, as she was known for also being an actress, a philanthropist, a businesswoman and humanitarian. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for businesswoman
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  1. businessman
  2. entrepreneur
  3. businessperson
Noun
  • Once part of the enormous Maxwell Land Grant, the property passed through a succession of owners before the late Ted Turner (the American businessman and television producer) purchased it in 1996.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But the Canadian businessman and Shark Tank investor isn’t one to pass up financial savings—no matter how small, writes Fortune’s Preston Fore.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of businessman
Noun
  • In 2005, Trevor sold the brand to fashion entrepreneur Kevin Stanford, who oversaw a major expansion.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Digital Brand Architects has signed prominent lifestyle creators Shannon Hart and Mya’Danielle Smith as part of its ongoing effort to partner with female entrepreneurs who have influential voices and a desire to build businesses.
    — William Earl, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of entrepreneur
Noun
  • Every businessperson, especially a solo entrepreneur, is in sales.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
  • A lot of this conversation revolves around trust, and the question of whether or not Billy trusts her as a businessperson.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 May 2026
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“Businesswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesswoman. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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