strategist

noun

strat·​e·​gist ˈstra-tə-jist How to pronounce strategist (audio)
: a person skilled in strategy

Examples of strategist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But judging by past corrections, the true conclusion of the unraveling of the carry trade could take years, according to Shaun Osborne, Scotiabank managing director and chief FX strategist. Brian Evans, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2024 Chuck Coughlin, a Republican strategist and former McCain staffer, said the same voters who tipped the state to Democrats in the past few cycles remain lukewarm, at best, on Trump. Gabriel Sandova, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2024 Roger Ailes, the onetime Nixon strategist who founded Fox News, built upon these strategies with the concept of the orchestra-pit theory: shocking headlines will garner more attention—whether true or not—than balanced and reliable reporting. Jonathan Van Harmelen / Made By History, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024 Democratic strategists tell Axios that Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) could be options for secretary of state. Stephen Neukam, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for strategist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strategist was in 1821

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“Strategist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategist. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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strategist

noun
strat·​e·​gist ˈstrat-ə-jəst How to pronounce strategist (audio)
: one skilled in strategy

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