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powerbroker

[pou-er-broh-ker] / ˈpaʊ ərˌbroʊ kər /
NOUN
gray eminence
Synonyms
WEAK
behind-the-scenes operator eminence grise friend at court hidden hand kingmaker wire-puller
NOUN
lobbyist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activist
WEAK
influence peddler mover and shaker person of influence pressure group

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Saudi Arabia powerbroker Turki Alalshikh had reportedly planned for Fury and long-time rival Anthony Joshua to take separate bouts in the Kingdom early in 2026 before finally meeting later in the year.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Hezbollah’s rise to become one of the world’s most capable non-state armies and a political powerbroker in Lebanon began in the 80s.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

His brother, George Norcross, is a Democratic Party organizer and political powerbroker in New Jersey.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2022

It has been wary of straining relations with Moscow, a powerbroker in neighbouring Syria where Israel coordinates strikes against Iranian deployments.

From Reuters • Apr. 20, 2022

He rose from a modest start as the son of an immigrant taxi driver to become a billionaire Republican powerbroker with a casino empire and influence on international politics.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2021