ENTERPRISE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

enterprise

noun

ˈen-tər-ˌprīz

Definition of enterprise

as in company

a commercial or industrial activity or organization the booming economy witnessed the launch of many small enterprises

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Relevance

as in ambition

readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity the enterprise shown by the early developers and promoters of personal computers

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as in venture

a risky undertaking the general viewed the proposed invasion as a military enterprise that offered no easy way out

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sure thing

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Recent Examples of enterprise Pace includes efforts to modernize Nike’s global supply chain, the establishment of a new campus in India to fuel its enterprise capabilities, a realignment to three geographies, and further streamlining of the organization to reduce costs. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026 Heath added that cybersecurity trends show a move toward consolidating cybersecurity services at enterprises, with Palo Alto as one of the major beneficiaries of that shift. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026 Among other enterprises Antetokounmpo endorses are a Nike shoe line, the Kalshi prediction market, Amita Juices, Aegean Airlines, im8 health, Candy Funhouse and the Antetokounbros Shop family business venture. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026 Alden is a private equity firm based in New York and has snapped up newspapers around the country via its Digital First Media enterprise. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enterprise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise

Noun

In October, Melissa Bruno Johnston, vice president of strategic development at Tryon Distributing, told Unprentious Palate that losing hemp beverages could leave a $5 million hole in the company’s budget.

— Evan Moore November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
This contributed to Tavarez’s and Tejada’s decision to expand the company’s reach in recent years.

— William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of company

Noun

Jones, a venture capitalist and nonprofit executive who grew up in a working-class household, will now lead a district that was redrawn under Proposition 50 to stretch from the vast wineries of Napa County to the rice fields of Sutter County.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
Sphere Media also has a joint venture with Canada’s Bell Media through a co-ownership of Sphere Abacus, the international distribution arm led by Jonathan Ford.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of venture

Noun

And that will inevitably involve moderation and compromise, as well as working with AI firms.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
In the string of cases, Elias Law Group represented various voting rights groups and nonprofit organizations, rather than the states themselves, though the firm’s intervention strategy has helped the legal opposition.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of firm

Noun

The organization with about 110 full- and part-time employees has helped 25,548 people across Charlotte-Mecklenburg through its survivor resources and community engagement initiatives, according to Safe Alliance’s latest annual report.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
The company recently announced three initiatives involving intelligent networking, AI energy challenges, quantum connectivity, and emerging security threats.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of initiative

Noun

The Caller’s loss of donors exposes how much of a gamble this has been.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Its Arizona operation is the result of a pre-pandemic gamble Phoenix made to revive its sluggish economy, which never quite rebounded from the Great Recession.

— Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

Everything else is made in house, save for the deli meat on the Italian La Famiglia and the ham on The Hammich.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
The judge ordered Ouellette to turn over his passport and said Ouellette could only leave his house for doctor’s appointments, attorneys meetings or to work for his father’s business, multiple media outlets reported.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of house

Noun

Four of South Florida's top high school football players have been named finalists for the 2026 CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy, with fans now getting a chance to help decide who will take home the prestigious award.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The Sagittarius Moon favors privacy and a chance to let your mind wander.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026