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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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 The four suspects all face a charge of engaging in a continuing criminal gang, organization or enterprise. — Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2026 DeepFabric, which includes HelloFresh and Centric Brands among its clients, powers the agentic layer to handle the structured operational workflows with the consistency and audit trail that enterprise logistics demands. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026 Funding reductions, workforce losses and disruptions affecting universities and federal agencies are already reshaping parts of the American research enterprise. — H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 For the first phase of enterprise AI, this was easy to ignore. — Bryan Murphy, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enterprise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise

Noun

Removing them from the list means that insurance companies ultimately may not pay for these two vaccines that are obviously still needed, in view of the data above.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
After the notice of rescission was sent, Teefey allegedly contacted Bespoke’s representatives suggesting that investors should not file a suit claiming the company had an escrow account to return the investments, this week’s lawsuit says.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of company

Noun

Our industry has always needed partners prepared to think long term, invest with confidence and support creativity with real ambition.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Balancing love, identity, and professional ambition, AYÔ searches for belonging and self-understanding in contemporary urban life.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambition

Noun

Investments in South Africa, Nigeria and Morocco were mostly led by domestic companies or joint ventures with local participation, the think tank said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
The lab is a joint venture with Mihira Visual Labs and Animatrik Film Design and offers unparalleled motion capture capabilities, supporting up to 20 performers simultaneously.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of venture

Noun

O'Neill said the company had made adjustments to how the firm's refining runs are set up to maximize the availability of products consumers most need at any point in time, citing jet fuel and diesel as an example.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
These successful firms prioritize solving specific business problems with AI, measuring success in tangible metrics like productivity or customer satisfaction, rather than simply deploying the technology.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of firm

Noun

Sustainability initiatives With the ship redo, Windstar added more energy efficient engines that reduce emissions of nitrous and sulfur oxides Advanced wastewater treatment systems were also installed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
The Project has transformed tragedy into opportunity and remembrance into action, creating programs and initiatives designed to empower young people, strengthen communities, and open doors that too often remain closed.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiative

Noun

Those same experts suggested that even with permanent approval, long-term oil drilling in the region also could be a high-stakes gamble.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026
With this freedom comes the unique ability to absorb any costs from a failed bet, and ensure that when a bold gamble pays off, the benefits are socialised globally.

— James Chen, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

The month of August offers some respite, a chance to reflect and reset before September kicks things into gear once more.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
The rookie didn't get a chance to show off his strikeout celebration, walking three and throwing a wild pitch that set up Mauricio Dubón's sacrifice fly.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026