the business
noun
British slang
: a very good or impressive person or thing
Since he's won the tournament, he thinks he's the business.
You should see their new office. It's the business.
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Rather than simply reacting to marketing needs, founders can plan their stories intentionally, building them into operations and decision-making, so the narrative evolves alongside the business.
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The promotion that once helped sink the business has returned.
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In Sirak’s view, the role is not simply to fulfill requests, but to understand the business logic behind them.
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Rather than simply reacting to marketing needs, founders can plan their stories intentionally, building them into operations and decision-making, so the narrative evolves alongside the business.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
The promotion that once helped sink the business has returned.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
In Sirak’s view, the role is not simply to fulfill requests, but to understand the business logic behind them.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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