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
Not very long ago Hunsicker was an on-the-rise entrepreneur in fashion, very practiced at selling herself and the future of rental and seen as a very smart fundraiser.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
As an entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate, Sturino said her mission is to start an honest conversation about the physical struggles many women face but don't talk about.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Panelists will share what's working, what barriers still exist, and how entrepreneurs can strategically position themselves for success.
—Essence, 17 July 2025
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Yang’s stint as a Democratic presidential candidate in 2020
Born and raised in New York to Taiwanese parents, Yang, 50, spent the early part of his career as a businessman and entrepreneur.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 July 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
As an entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate, Sturino said her mission is to start an honest conversation about the physical struggles many women face but don't talk about.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Panelists will share what's working, what barriers still exist, and how entrepreneurs can strategically position themselves for success.
—Essence, 17 July 2025
Here's what to know about the political party founder:
Advertisement
Yang’s stint as a Democratic presidential candidate in 2020
Born and raised in New York to Taiwanese parents, Yang, 50, spent the early part of his career as a businessman and entrepreneur.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrepreneur
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Before their relationship, Pearce dated Nashville real estate businessman Riley King — and their romance ended in June 2023.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The Florida businessman had created the event at Trump’s request.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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That promise, Plaza merchants and area residents say, so far is being kept.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Competition between these companies has intensified this year, with all three expanding their delivery networks and pledging billions in subsidies to merchants and consumers.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Positioning After Earnings: Conversely, following the earnings release, traders can assess the relationship between immediate and medium-term returns to guide their strategy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The average trading volume for Kohl's is roughly 8.7 million shares a day, however on July 22, traders were moving as high as 190 million shares of stock.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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For any prospective buyer, the land is too small to legally build on, but bidding starts at $3,750.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Conversation pits were hugely popular in the ’70s and are also winning over modern buyers with their retro charm.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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“Entrepreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneur. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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