businesswoman
noun
busi·ness·wom·an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən 
-nəz-
: a woman who transacts business
especially
: one who is a business executive
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Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
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Dory Jackson, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Martha Stewart is an ‘unreliable narrator’ but also ‘a visionary,’ documentary director says: R.J. Cutler, the director of Netflix’s ‘Martha,’ discussed his film about the lifestyle guru and businesswoman and how he isn’t bothered by her criticism of it.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Vanessa Oliver, a conservative who is a local businesswoman, and Democrat Jim Blueare are vying for his seat.
—Hilal Bahcetepe, Them, 31 Oct. 2024
By sharing their experiences as rockstar wives and successful businesswomen, the women offer unique perspectives on navigating societal pressures, aging gracefully and other taboo topics.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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businesswoman
noun
busi·ness·wom·an
-ˌswu̇m-ən
: a woman in business especially as an owner or manager
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