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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
  • Brainstorm Tech International will convene CEOs and founders, technologists and investors, thinkers and doers to tackle the challenge of turning technological promise into lasting business and societal value.
    — Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Are you known as a doer—who answers questions, fixes problems and follows instructions—or a strategic thinker who goes a step beyond the immediate issue?
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
Definition of doer
Noun
  • The pastor’s warning haunts the book, as, over the course of nearly 80 years, the Baeks move countries, have children, and become entrepreneurs, all while enduring brutal discrimination.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The film is backed by India’s National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and British-South African entrepreneur Richard Murray.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of entrepreneur
Noun
  • The inaugural Ig Nobel Prize ceremony honored three fictitious achievers; all recipients in subsequent years (barring a 1994 award based on inaccurate reporting) have been real people.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of achiever
Noun
  • Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband, businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility at age 27, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
    — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Presley Gerber, the model son of Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at 27.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of businessman
Noun
  • But the retail powerhouse is uniquely positioned to serve as a third place, according to Kyte.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
  • LuxExperience purchased Yoox Net-a-porter from Richemont in April 2025 creating a digital luxury powerhouse.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 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
  • While names like Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear have been floated for months, Ossoff is a late-comer among potential nominees.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of comer
Noun
  • Hobson, a high-profile Black businesswoman who inspired Vanessa Williams’ role as Courtney Paige in The Good Wife, is the co-CEO of asset management firm Ariel Investments.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Fans are still mourning the death of Dolly – a country music superstar, businesswoman, philanthropist and visionary.
    — Gayle King, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of businesswoman

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“Enterpriser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterpriser. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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