rainmaker
noun
rain·mak·er
ˈrān-ˌmā-kər 
1
: a person who produces or attempts to produce rain by artificial means
2
: a person (such as a partner in a law firm) who brings in new business
also
: a person whose influence can initiate progress or ensure success
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His model has attracted the investment of fashion industry rainmakers Jens and Emma Grede, who through their family office, Popular Culture, and the Von Furstenberg family have acquired significant minority stakes in The Elder Statesman.
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Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Oxo’s full-sized offers similar upsides to the Compact model, including the rainmaker pouring device and paper/mesh filter options.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Matty is assigned to Olympia, a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, while Olympia's ex-husband, Julian, the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Matty’s targets are Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice; Olympia’s ex-husband/attorney Julian (Jason Ritter), and his father Julian Sr.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2024
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Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Oxo’s full-sized offers similar upsides to the Compact model, including the rainmaker pouring device and paper/mesh filter options.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Matty is assigned to Olympia, a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, while Olympia's ex-husband, Julian, the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Matty’s targets are Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice; Olympia’s ex-husband/attorney Julian (Jason Ritter), and his father Julian Sr.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Rainmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainmaker. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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rainmaker
noun
rain·mak·er
ˈrān-ˌmā-kər
: a person (as a partner in a law firm) who brings in new business
rainmaking
noun
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