power broker

NOUN

person with power

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fixer kingmaker

WEAK

hand that rocks the cradle influence peddler latency logroller power behind the throne wire-puller

Example Sentences

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"His credentials among power brokers were extremely high, and I think a lot of individuals probably just dismissed the conviction against him."

From BBC

While the fallout from the scandal continues, it already has felled one major power broker - Tareck El Aissami, the country’s oil czar.

From Washington Times

While the fallout from the scandal continues, it already has felled one major power broker — Tareck El Aissami, the country’s oil czar.

From Seattle Times

Fears of an imminent collapse of the San Francisco-based bank prompted a deal put together by top power brokers including U.S.

From Reuters

The $30 billion rescue package, put together by top power brokers from the U.S.

From Reuters