Definition

The big-swinging-dick companies, investors, or competitors that actually matter in a market or deal—a term used when people want to sound strategically aware without committing to specifics about who's winning.

Example Usage

The major players in cloud infrastructure are Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, and they're locked in an arms race for AI dominance.

Source: Common business and financial media terminology

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