emprise

noun

em-ˈprīz How to pronounce emprise (audio)
Definition of emprisenext
as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand he always seems to be having the sort of high emprise that most of us experience only in our dreams

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  1. adventure
  2. experience
Noun
  • Ford took one final adventure as the legendary character under the direction of James Mangold with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • New day, new box office milestone for Sony’s latest Spidey adventure.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • From sneak peeks of new Disney movies and shows to first looks at new experiences and products, D23 is the place where news is made for fans of Disney's theme parks, characters and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Closer to the season is when teams shift from building towards the demands of competitive football to trying to replicate them, while giving as many players as possible that experience.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of experience
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“Emprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emprise. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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