start-up
noun
variants
or startup
often attributive
1
: the act or an instance of setting in operation or motion
2
: a fledgling business enterprise
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Here, start-ups and innovative, sustainable ideas are showcased alongside more traditional designs in almost countless fashion shows.
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Uwe Westphal, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024
The Austrian start-up is building a fleet of electric helicopters for the World Expo in Saudi Arabia in 2030.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2024
For small studios and start-ups, an accordion door at the office could really help divide working areas and meeting rooms—all while looking incredibly sophisticated.
—Sandy Sanchez, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024
Tech start-up Oura is the category leader, and even though the Oura Ring Generation 3 is a little more than two years old, the company has done a good job of keeping it fresh with consistent feature updates.
—PCMAG, 10 July 2024
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Uwe Westphal, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024
The Austrian start-up is building a fleet of electric helicopters for the World Expo in Saudi Arabia in 2030.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2024
For small studios and start-ups, an accordion door at the office could really help divide working areas and meeting rooms—all while looking incredibly sophisticated.
—Sandy Sanchez, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024
Tech start-up Oura is the category leader, and even though the Oura Ring Generation 3 is a little more than two years old, the company has done a good job of keeping it fresh with consistent feature updates.
—PCMAG, 10 July 2024
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“Start-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start-up. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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