1
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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Recent Examples of enterprise
After the Ascension breach became public, Wyden said his staff spoke with Microsoft in July 2024 and urged it to warn enterprise customers about the Kerberoasting threat, which the company did in October.
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PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
This year marks the 14th edition of the enterprise at the Biennale.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Mehta will oversee sales, business development and partnerships with enterprises and brands, reporting directly to Nift founder and CEO Elery Pfeffer.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
While the deal to buy Versace from Capri Holdings for an enterprise value of 1.25 billion euros was confirmed in April, it will be finalized between September and November.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
This year marks the 14th edition of the enterprise at the Biennale.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Mehta will oversee sales, business development and partnerships with enterprises and brands, reporting directly to Nift founder and CEO Elery Pfeffer.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
While the deal to buy Versace from Capri Holdings for an enterprise value of 1.25 billion euros was confirmed in April, it will be finalized between September and November.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise
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The logo of German car maker Mercedes-Benz is seen as a person stands in front of the company’s booth before the opening of the International Motor Show IAA on September 7, 2025, in Munich, southern Germany.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Metra trains serve six counties in the Chicago area, according to the company's website.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pari Pari is the brainchild of Benjamin Chemouny, Hugo Dayan and Edouard Benitah, who aimed to create an atmosphere that was elegant and yet also comfortable, a place for a quick lunch or a lengthier dinner with 25 counter seats — and a lot of ambition.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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That much is apparent just by talking with Hobert, who communicates her ambitions with sharp focus.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 Sep. 2025
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Analysts noted the backlog, which includes the $500 billion Stargate supercomputer venture with SoftBank and OpenAI, makes Oracle’s long-term revenue targets highly achievable.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Yet just a fraction of 1% are building the kinds of technology ventures that attract institutional capital.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In its Columbus headquarters, Apex has grown to over 300 producing agents without external funding or independent recruiting firms.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The company is now owned by Staples, which is controlled by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Before joining Valli, Werner was manager of women’s leather goods collections and strategic initiatives director at Louis Vuitton.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dixon brings over 20 years of experience to the organization and will oversee all business legal matters, including commercial and business contract drafting and negotiation, litigation matters, real estate portfolios, corporate governance and strategic initiatives.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Machado and the Venezuelan opposition, embracing a narrative in which Maduro is a drug lord, not just a dictator, is a bit of a gamble.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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The lifestyle as a whole is a gamble too.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The couple still live in separate houses but eat dinner together most nights.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Spurs released a statement late on Sunday night clarifying their position following days of speculation after the removal of Daniel Levy as executive chairman on Thursday.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the brothers aren't expected to cross paths, speculation continues over whether Harry will reunite with his father, King Charles.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Enterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprise. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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