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
The Bachelorette alum, entrepreneur and co-founder of Saint Spritz is in a new season of life, one that’s all about comfort, confidence and leaning into what feels good.
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Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Born in Kansas City, Missouri in December 1962, Spade was an iconic fashion designer and entrepreneur who launched a brand under her name following work for the magazine Mademoiselle early in her post-grad life.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
But according to Scott Galloway, a serial entrepreneur and professor of marketing at New York University, that doesn’t paint the complete picture.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
For more than 30 years, the advocate, author and business entrepreneur has championed sustainable values in fashion, education and food.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Born in Kansas City, Missouri in December 1962, Spade was an iconic fashion designer and entrepreneur who launched a brand under her name following work for the magazine Mademoiselle early in her post-grad life.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
But according to Scott Galloway, a serial entrepreneur and professor of marketing at New York University, that doesn’t paint the complete picture.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
For more than 30 years, the advocate, author and business entrepreneur has championed sustainable values in fashion, education and food.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrepreneur
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Senate leader Phil Berger appointed Ned Curran, a businessman and developer who previously chaired the state transportation board.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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The British businessman brings extensive consumer brand experience with earlier executive stints at Moët Hennessy USA, Sotheby’s Europe and Krug Champagne.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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If merchants choose only to accept a certain class of Visa card such as the standard, non-premium that have lower fees, customers with a rewards Visa card would be turned away.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Visa and Mastercard reached a potential deal with retailers to lower fees for merchants, which could also lower prices.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sourced from a military memorabilia trader in Dallas, Texas, the helmet was flattened in a press, rather than with a hammer, to preserve its original markings and imperfections.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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In fact, sell-offs into oversold conditions on the two-hour chart have consistently marked buying opportunities — with traders stepping in on each of the past five occurrences.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Comcast is seen as a longer-shot buyer.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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According to former Joseph Magnin Company assistant buyer Doreen Provost, Monroe purchased the suit, along with a matching hat and a white fur muff, from her at the designer salon.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Entrepreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneur. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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