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 On the other end are enterprises that generate value from AI through productivity and lower costs gained via automating customer service, streamlining business processes, and catching fraud. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 Its systems remain embedded across banks, credit unions, merchants, and enterprises. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enterprise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise

Noun

The earliest cases dated to April and occurred in evaluation environments that lacked what the company described as standard safeguards.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
This would include a database with all companies and individuals permitted to tow.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of company

Noun

Never short of ambition, following promotion Keegan declared that Newcastle were coming for Manchester United’s title.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ambitions to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are unlikely to materialize, despite his claims.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

Definition of ambition

Noun

When evening comes, venture outside with your favorite friends and favorite beverage to enjoy the cool.

— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Grants fund high-risk research and development, support deep-tech innovation, and cushion early-stage ventures in crucial sectors—such as agriculture, clean energy, healthcare, and education—where private capital is often reluctant to go early on.

— AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of venture

Noun

Though this two-bedroom apartment dates back to the 1920s, local firm Elements Architectural Group lovingly restored it in 2023.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Additionally, substantial outward investment by Japanese companies, as well as foreign earnings of these firms remaining overseas, continued to weigh on the yen, Tran added.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of firm

Noun

Saturday introduces Generation 816, a youth initiative that pairs a talent showcase with community resources, before concluding with an evening collaboration at Vine Street Brewing Co.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Day to day, as the city grows, there’s also the question of traffic, which snarls the city as public transit initiatives have repeatedly struggled.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of initiative

Noun

Allen said the house needed to be gutted, the inside was deteriorating and termites were eating at the doors.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
New Delhi — For decades, India was relegated to fashion’s backyard, with its embroidery and garment export houses manufacturing everything from ready-to-wear to couture for the world’s biggest luxury brands.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of house

Noun

The rabid cheering section continued through the bottom of the ninth when Jo Adell came to the dish with the bases loaded and a tie ballgame with the chance to walk it off.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
This might be their best chance to win in the next few seasons.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 July 2026