dealmaker
noun
deal·mak·er
ˈdēl-ˌmā-kər 
plural dealmakers
: someone who is given to or skilled in negotiating deals or agreements : one who makes deals
Her reputation as a hard-driving dealmaker was known to heads of state and corporate CEOs all over the world.—
Johnnie L. Roberts et al.
Johnnie L. Roberts et al.He's a dealmaker, a power broker, a convener of interests—in short, the living definition of the career politician …—Douglas Foster
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This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 23 July 2025
White House doubles down on Trump's threat Leavitt pointed to Trump's reputation as a dealmaker.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Solomon, a dealmaker by training, is itchy as the clock ticks down on his run.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
And since President Trump is well known for being a dealmaker, renewable energy – with its falling costs and growing strategic importance – may well turn out to be the best deal on offer.
—Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 23 July 2025
White House doubles down on Trump's threat Leavitt pointed to Trump's reputation as a dealmaker.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Solomon, a dealmaker by training, is itchy as the clock ticks down on his run.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
And since President Trump is well known for being a dealmaker, renewable energy – with its falling costs and growing strategic importance – may well turn out to be the best deal on offer.
—Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dealmaker
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“Dealmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealmaker. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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