mover and shaker
noun
plural movers and shakers
: a person who is active or influential in some field of endeavor
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Published on September 13, 2024 By Caroline Reilly Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Welcome to State of the Suit, a new Robb Report series in which writer and menswear stylist Caroline Reilly examines the sartorial choices of candidates, pundits, and other movers and shakers.
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
Welcome to State of the Suit, a new Robb Report series in which writer and menswear stylist Caroline Reilly examines the sartorial choices of candidates, pundits, and other movers and shakers.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
The bottom line: Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to mix with the movers and shakers.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
The July 12 gathering at the Beverly Hilton, brought together movers and shakers in sports, TV, marketing and advertising for lively conversations about the future of live game presentation, courting fans and building franchises.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Aug. 2024
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
Welcome to State of the Suit, a new Robb Report series in which writer and menswear stylist Caroline Reilly examines the sartorial choices of candidates, pundits, and other movers and shakers.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
The bottom line: Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to mix with the movers and shakers.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
The July 12 gathering at the Beverly Hilton, brought together movers and shakers in sports, TV, marketing and advertising for lively conversations about the future of live game presentation, courting fans and building franchises.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Mover and shaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mover%20and%20shaker. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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