risk-taker
noun
: a person who is willing to do things that involve danger or risk in order to achieve a goal
I'm not much of a risk-taker.
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Wintour, a risk-taker who took over the title in 1988, saw the mass appeal in a broader approach.
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Leanne Italie, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
An optimistic risk-taker and marketplace disruptor, Joe sees and creates opportunities that make a significant impact on their respective industries.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Marisol Sanchez, a senior at Guerin Catholic High School
Marisol has been an incredible risk-taker during Godspell rehearsals.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Luke is a true risk-taker, always a champion of the artist.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
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Leanne Italie, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
An optimistic risk-taker and marketplace disruptor, Joe sees and creates opportunities that make a significant impact on their respective industries.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Marisol Sanchez, a senior at Guerin Catholic High School
Marisol has been an incredible risk-taker during Godspell rehearsals.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Luke is a true risk-taker, always a champion of the artist.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Risk-taker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk-taker. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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