invisible hand

noun

: a hypothetical economic force that in a freely competitive market works for the benefit of all

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The demand for value, across all communities, and the demand of capital, across all cultures, is the invisible hand that compels corporate leaders to make the decision to engage the next market of cultural contributors in their efforts to identify a community of consumers. James Felton Keith, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Think of it as flying an aircraft, while an invisible hand constantly makes minute but critical adjustments. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024 Is this just the sartorial weather shifting under the invisible hand of the global zeitgeist? Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2024 The 180-degree turn for cable in recent years is a good reminder that the invisible hand of the market is always moving. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for invisible hand 

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of invisible hand was in 1759

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“Invisible hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invisible%20hand. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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