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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
the company is claiming that there will be huge financial rewards for enterprising sales representatives
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
enterprising people of vision were responsible for the boom in technological industries
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Recent Examples of enterprising
Perhaps some enterprising Democrat or Republican will come along who exhibits more faith in our constitutional system, governs with the foresight that there are more elections to come than just the next one — and reaps the benefits.
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David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
In the early years of fantasy football, the most enterprising commissioners would produce write-ups, type them up and mail them out.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
These were private bankers who wanted to bring their talents and their client relationships somewhere more enterprising.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
One question now is if there are headwinds ahead for the enterprising local Baltic national film industries.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
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David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
In the early years of fantasy football, the most enterprising commissioners would produce write-ups, type them up and mail them out.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
These were private bankers who wanted to bring their talents and their client relationships somewhere more enterprising.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
One question now is if there are headwinds ahead for the enterprising local Baltic national film industries.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprising
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Brvenik, 44, was diagnosed in 2024 with leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Your sense of self takes the lead as the Moon, presently in your sign, opposes aggressive Mars across your partnership zone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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For travelers with an adventurous spirit, Costa Rica’s South Pacific is a dream come true.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Air travel in the early days was a little too adventurous for the average consumer.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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German carrier Lufthansa is pursuing its own ambitious reset.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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Perched just beyond the Bay Area’s eastern edge, this expanse of fields, orchards, subdivisions and big-box stores offers few opportunities for ambitious young professionals interested in industries such as tech and finance.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Authorities on Tuesday reportedly apprehended the Michigan woman who went viral after wriggling her way through a police cruiser window while still handcuffed in a daring getaway, according to local outlets.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The short teaser centers on yet more daring rescue missions from the heroic pups.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nothing except getting into fierce arguments with fellow-Jews, some would say, which Olitzky—who has a round, boyish face and a conciliatory manner—portrayed as a privilege rather than a burden.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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With one-of-a-kind offerings from the likes of Inglenook, Crocker & Starr, Amici Cellars, Peju, Long Meadow Ranch, and a collaboration between Dakota Shy and Detert Family Vineyards, bidding was fierce on Cabernet Franc.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Enterprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprising. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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