as in businessman
a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money
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Recent Examples of entrepreneur
But entrepreneur and author Daniel Priestley is sounding the alarm on a major job-market shift.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Ahmed, a tech entrepreneur, called for an end to military aid for Israel after its bombing of Gaza and blockade of the region, in response to Hamas killings and kidnappings in Israel.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Even as a successful homebuilder and entrepreneur, the 35-year-old says his income barely covers the necessities for his growing household.
—Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Some entrepreneurs choose to open a free checking account online to track transactions and payments more easily.
—Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Ahmed, a tech entrepreneur, called for an end to military aid for Israel after its bombing of Gaza and blockade of the region, in response to Hamas killings and kidnappings in Israel.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Even as a successful homebuilder and entrepreneur, the 35-year-old says his income barely covers the necessities for his growing household.
—Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Some entrepreneurs choose to open a free checking account online to track transactions and payments more easily.
—Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrepreneur
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Two former City Council members, a school board trustee and a businessman are running in the May 2 election to replace Mayor Jeff Cheney.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Craig Aumann, an Austin businessman, says he was pushed out after investing a year of his life, relocating to Costa Rica and creating Hybrida Farms, an operation now worth $100 million.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Secondary market tickets for WBC games can be bought through online merchants such as StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster that have some protections for the buyer.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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So Moy Sing asked local merchant Lee Weenom, an amateur matchmaker, to find Kay a suitable mate.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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Oil traders are concerned about the potential repercussions of a prolonged Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime trading route along the southern coast of Iran that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of the global oil supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Newsom was being interviewed in Austin, Texas by Vivian Tu, a former Wall Street trader turned finance expert, who hosts financial podcast Networth & Chill.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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In Brazil, higher fuel costs are taking a toll on soybean farmers, leading to a surge in prices and fueling anxiety in China, the world’s biggest soy buyer.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The brand will also host industry talks, buyer previews at the Mode trade show, and public exhibitions during the week — a format that increasingly reflects how Chinese brands use fashion week as a multi-platform moment spanning both industry and consumer audiences.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Entrepreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneur. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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