rainmaker

noun

rain·mak·er ˈrān-ˌmā-kər

: a person who produces or attempts to produce rain by artificial means

: 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

rainmaking

ˈrān-ˌmā-kiŋ

noun

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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 The banking sector has long been known for grinding hours that help weed out new entrants as part of the lengthy process of grooming future rainmakers, the men and women behind some of the world’s biggest merger and acquisition deals. —

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2024 Irrespective of its category or name, the system should be a significant rainmaker for the Gulf region and Southeast this week. —

Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rainmaker