enterpriser

noun

Definition of enterprisernext
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as in doer

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as in entrepreneur

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Recent Examples of enterpriser Columbus is a melting pot of enterprisers, its residents a blend of locals, transplants and newbies drawn by business and academia. — Wendy Pramik, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterpriser
  1. doer
  2. entrepreneur
  3. achiever
  4. businessman
  5. powerhouse
  6. businessperson
  7. comer
  8. businesswoman
Noun
  • Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.
    — Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • However, the cover of the first issue of Forbes magazine did include the words devoted to doers and doings.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
Definition of doer
Noun
  • The Sunday Times has reported claims about Farage’s financial relationship with George Cottrell, an aristocratic, crypto-gambling entrepreneur and on-off aide to the Reform UK leader.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Cuban made hundreds of his employees millionaires The entrepreneur has long shared his business wins with employees.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Definition of entrepreneur
Noun
  • Back at the dilapidated family home, Edgar grows even surlier, lashing into gentle-natured Joe for being an under-achiever compared to his brother and causing Thya to become apprehensive about Ed’s proximity to sharp objects.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.
    — Ariel Kalil, Washington Post, 23 June 2026
Definition of achiever
Noun
  • Local businessman Sherik Smith, an associate of Owens, was also charged and pleaded guilty in October 2024.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The businessman employed an array of shell companies and strawmen to sign documents on his behalf, and to stand in for him as operators of his companies, according to the affidavit.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of businessman
Noun
  • The matchup for the FIFA World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium is set, with powerhouses France and Spain playing for a chance to advance to the final.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Mona, the largest private museum in Australia, is executing the new museum with the aid of Asset World Corporation (AWC), a Thai real estate powerhouse.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026
Definition of powerhouse
Noun
  • Every businessperson, especially a solo entrepreneur, is in sales.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
  • A lot of this conversation revolves around trust, and the question of whether or not Billy trusts her as a businessperson.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Definition of businessperson
Noun
  • Cada vez que eu sentia o amor de Deus com mais intensidade, ficava um pouco mais forte, tinha menos náusea e, então, conseguia comer mais tipos de alimento.
    — Blithe Holcomb Hogan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026
  • Though does that bump up-and-comer Ryan Leonard to fourth-line minutes?
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of comer
Noun
  • The beloved Polish businesswoman who ran her herb and floral business for 37 years decided to pass on the business to her friend’s daughter.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
  • And a lot of it is trying to please her dad and the legacy of the ranch and trying to keep the ranch alive, quite frankly, just as a businesswoman.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
Definition of businesswoman

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“Enterpriser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterpriser. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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