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
That means streamlining processes where possible, fostering relationships with developers and local entrepreneurs, and working collaboratively to remove unnecessary barriers while maintaining high community standards.
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Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Detroiter Jalen Rose is living the American dream, as the former NBA and college basketball star, who does sports commentary, is making his mark as an entrepreneur in the Motor City, who is looking ahead.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Zeplain talks to the entrepreneur, yes.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
And in news that will surprise absolutely no one familiar with his longevity endeavors, tech entrepreneur and bio-hacking fanatic Bryan Johnson also had penile Botox.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
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Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Detroiter Jalen Rose is living the American dream, as the former NBA and college basketball star, who does sports commentary, is making his mark as an entrepreneur in the Motor City, who is looking ahead.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Zeplain talks to the entrepreneur, yes.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
And in news that will surprise absolutely no one familiar with his longevity endeavors, tech entrepreneur and bio-hacking fanatic Bryan Johnson also had penile Botox.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrepreneur
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In a stunning upset, beekeeper and businessman Nate Sheets unseated three-term Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in Tuesday’s Republican primary.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Alex Kelloff, a businessman from Old Snowmass, entered the race last April.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The authority draws praise from downtown merchants for its efforts so far.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Japanese Friendship Garden’s four-day festival includes a daily lineup of performances, cultural food and merchants.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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At the end of February, before the war erupted, traders had fully priced in a move by July.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Many traders appear to be pessimistic about a sustained crypto advance.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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With the growing season on the horizon, peach farmers are deciding whether to pull their trees without the assurance of financial help, or invest in maintaining orchards bearing fruit without a buyer.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The buyer's identity has not been publicly disclosed, but the pending sale is one of the more notable high-end real estate transactions in the area recently.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Entrepreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneur. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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