mover and shaker
noun
plural movers and shakers
: a person who is active or influential in some field of endeavor
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That opportunity brought him into contact with entertainment industry movers and shakers.
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Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Even developer Doug McCraw, who founded FAT Village, admits its creative movers and shakers have decamped across the tracks to Progresso.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
Frequented by Austin's movers and shakers, from former presidents and other politicians to civic leaders, lawyers, lobbyists, journalists, educators and developers, the club has seen many deals discussed, many milestones celebrated, and many special events, programs and ceremonies conducted.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American-Statesman, 1 June 2024
Then, last Thursday night, Hines and Kennedy were among the movers and shakers attending a marquee charity gala in New York City.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Even developer Doug McCraw, who founded FAT Village, admits its creative movers and shakers have decamped across the tracks to Progresso.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
Frequented by Austin's movers and shakers, from former presidents and other politicians to civic leaders, lawyers, lobbyists, journalists, educators and developers, the club has seen many deals discussed, many milestones celebrated, and many special events, programs and ceremonies conducted.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American-Statesman, 1 June 2024
Then, last Thursday night, Hines and Kennedy were among the movers and shakers attending a marquee charity gala in New York City.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Mover and shaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mover%20and%20shaker. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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