Thesaurus results for ENTREPRENEURS

entrepreneurs

noun

plural of entrepreneur

as in businessmen

a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money

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Recent Examples of entrepreneurs But the feedback from entrepreneurs using Meta’s new tool, also opened Shih’s eyes to the real–and potentially negative–impact AI could have. — Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Rudy Mawer says the South Beach property will be developed as a media production campus for entrepreneurs, business leaders, athletes, celebrities, and brands. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 It was known for giving local artists and entrepreneurs to sell their products. — Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 How SoFi compares SoFi’s Small Business Loan is a solid choice for entrepreneurs who need funding to get started. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 July 2026 The center also connects entrepreneurs with CSU researchers, investors and producers to test new ideas and bring them to market faster. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 12 July 2026

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Card authorizations clear within minutes, Pastore said, and the company mines that stream continuously to track consumer spending for economists, banks and merchants.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Instead of paying for separate vendors and tools, merchants earn a share of the opt-in revenue, turning standard return operations into a new source of income.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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