enterpriser

noun

Definition of enterprisernext
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as in doer

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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
  • David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Washington is a magnet for foreign investment and for entrepreneurs.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Our editorial focus is sharpening around Black women as travelers, entrepreneurs, cultural architects, and community builders.
    — Daphne Bryson Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 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
  • Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman with no political background, emerged as a consensus candidate in Iraq after months of deadlock over the premiership following last year’s parliamentary elections.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Stewart’s campaign identifies him as a conservative businessman, Marine, and community leader.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 13 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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