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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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 In many cases those involved in these commercial enterprises were European American and had little or no connection to Hoodoo traditions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 Brockman thanked Dresser for her contributions and for building the enterprise foundation, and also brushed off concerns surrounding the competitive threat of open-source models from China, the person said. — Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 But the shifts in employment wrought by AI are challenging enterprises to adapt to more dynamic teams, assessing people based on their skills rather than their place in a hierarchy, Black says. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Anthropic’s enterprise revenues are flattering, but hundreds of millions of people use ChatGPT. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enterprise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise

Noun

Removing them from the list means that insurance companies ultimately may not pay for these two vaccines that are obviously still needed, in view of the data above.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
After the notice of rescission was sent, Teefey allegedly contacted Bespoke’s representatives suggesting that investors should not file a suit claiming the company had an escrow account to return the investments, this week’s lawsuit says.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of company

Noun

Our industry has always needed partners prepared to think long term, invest with confidence and support creativity with real ambition.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Balancing love, identity, and professional ambition, AYÔ searches for belonging and self-understanding in contemporary urban life.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambition

Noun

Because growing the rice itself is not profitable, even with historic high prices for Japanese rice, the company supports the agricultural costs through side ventures including a restaurant and an ice cream brand launched this summer.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
However, Greenland Energy has access as its venture partner 80 Mile inherited a license via its subsidiary White Flame Energy, which acquired the exploration rights to Jameson Land prior to the cut-off date.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of venture

Noun

Unlike its rival bidder, fellow US investment firm Castlelake, Apollo has at least obtained the royal consent of Haji-Ioannou, whose backing of the bid was vital to its success, said Ali Lyon in City AM.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Aug. 2026
Bloomberg reported that investigators are looking at some loans made to multiple companies affiliated with one Chicago firm to see if they were passed along to Walter’s ventures.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of firm

Noun

Sustainability initiatives With the ship redo, Windstar added more energy efficient engines that reduce emissions of nitrous and sulfur oxides Advanced wastewater treatment systems were also installed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
The Project has transformed tragedy into opportunity and remembrance into action, creating programs and initiatives designed to empower young people, strengthen communities, and open doors that too often remain closed.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiative

Noun

Those same experts suggested that even with permanent approval, long-term oil drilling in the region also could be a high-stakes gamble.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026
With this freedom comes the unique ability to absorb any costs from a failed bet, and ensure that when a bold gamble pays off, the benefits are socialised globally.

— James Chen, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

The month of August offers some respite, a chance to reflect and reset before September kicks things into gear once more.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
The rookie didn't get a chance to show off his strikeout celebration, walking three and throwing a wild pitch that set up Mauricio Dubón's sacrifice fly.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026