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 The enterprise software platform's stock popped 3%, heading for a second straight winning day. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The report’s authors said enterprise buyers—particularly European fashion brands—are prioritizing AI systems that operate within strict data boundaries, ensure environmental isolation, offer auditability and provide regional deployment options. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 Much of his time goes to walking enterprises back from it, the same last-mile economics Payoneer's CEO has described. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Executives and lobbyists hope that message will create the opportunity for carveouts to the cuts, favorable tweaks to the legislation, or boosted payments from other parts of the federal health care enterprise. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enterprise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise

Noun

And now that the company is on firm financial footing, Gayer is rethinking the long-term strategy in order to find more wins in the rare disease space.

— Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of company

Noun

Ahead of her Edinburgh appearance, Lyvers talked to THR about her team’s original content strategy, why ambition and characters are key, Sky’s film slate and how important, or not, franchises and star power are.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
The platform links brand clients with filmmakers around the world to turn advertising messages into standalone films with real narrative ambition, rather than conventional commercials.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambition

Noun

No penalties are proposed for parents or children, but tech firms could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue for failing to meet their obligations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Private equity’s growing interest in sports teams is another sign of the buying boom, said Irwin Kirshner, the head of the sports law group at the law firm Herrick Feinstein.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of firm

Noun

This week in metro Atlanta, participate in a worldwide pay-what-you-can initiative, enjoy a nostalgic brunch at Ruby Chow’s and taste four wines for $10 inside a hair salon.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Like the focus on artificial dyes, however, many of the administration's highest-profile health initiatives rely on voluntary agreements.

— Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiative

Noun

He was projected as a late-round draft pick in 2026, and another productive season, along with further development in the SEC, could boost his chances for a lasting NFL career starting in 2027.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Then, there will be another chance for some showers Friday into Saturday as a cold front approaches.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026