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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
The 20-member male and female cast includes a lineup of entrepreneurs, an attorney, real estate professionals, nurse, artists, chefs, insurance broker, university lecturer and more.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The gathering included a pitch competition and seminars to help entrepreneurs of color win contracts with corporations and institutions.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
As VardaLux continues to evolve, Chawla hopes its legacy will inspire the next generation of artisans and entrepreneurs, especially those driven by purpose and family.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The most successful entrepreneurs know how to turn data, relationships and reputation into engines for expansion.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
For Charlotte-area entrepreneurs Eugene and Ayanna Williams, and their six children, the last year has been a whirlwind of new beginnings and life-altering challenges.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Aarushi is one of many entrepreneurs building brands from these smaller hubs in India, all aiming to scale beyond their local markets.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Walker, who continues to be influential, is expected to share insights from her experience and her support of young female fashion entrepreneurs.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
The show spotlighted the personal stories of female entrepreneurs, and Meghan pulled back the curtain on the launch of her As ever brand.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The gathering included a pitch competition and seminars to help entrepreneurs of color win contracts with corporations and institutions.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
As VardaLux continues to evolve, Chawla hopes its legacy will inspire the next generation of artisans and entrepreneurs, especially those driven by purpose and family.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The most successful entrepreneurs know how to turn data, relationships and reputation into engines for expansion.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
For Charlotte-area entrepreneurs Eugene and Ayanna Williams, and their six children, the last year has been a whirlwind of new beginnings and life-altering challenges.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Aarushi is one of many entrepreneurs building brands from these smaller hubs in India, all aiming to scale beyond their local markets.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Walker, who continues to be influential, is expected to share insights from her experience and her support of young female fashion entrepreneurs.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
The show spotlighted the personal stories of female entrepreneurs, and Meghan pulled back the curtain on the launch of her As ever brand.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrepreneurs
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Visa and Mastercard have a potential deal with retailers that would lower fees for merchants, potentially lowering prices but threatening prized consumer rewards.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Under the $200 billion proposal, Visa and Mastercard would lower credit-card interchange fees charged to merchants to process credit cards.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Liber Abaci became the go-to book for traders and an essential tool of international commerce.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 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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Trade-in buyers with negative equity financed $11,164 more than the typical new car buyer.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Entrepreneurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneurs. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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