stakeholder

[steyk-hohl-der] / ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl dər /

NOUN

one with a vested interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collaborator colleague partner shareholder

STRONG

associate contributor participant

WEAK

ally team member

Example Sentences

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The acquisition is a win-win arrangement for Henkel as well as for Olaplex’s largest stakeholder, Jefferies analysts noted on Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The California Air Resources Board “had a very strong first start, but I think there’s a clear pattern in stakeholder feedback,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Gouldthorpe, the regional stakeholder and business manager for Hull and East Yorkshire and York and North Yorkshire, said confidence levels in hospitality, retail and leisure were lower than any other sector.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

This transparency enables meaningful target-setting, progress tracking, and stakeholder accountability on addressing risks and harnessing new demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Social capital usually means emotional support and encouragement from a reliable stakeholder in one’s life, an asset commonly associated with marriage that is itself a form of wealth.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times