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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
Experts with relevant professional experience in the startup and innovation ecosystem (such as venture capital firms representatives, entrepreneurs or consultants) are also invited to contribute their expertise using this link.
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Time Staff, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
An annual meeting of IRENA’s members this week marks the unofficial kickoff to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), where some 50,000 people, including energy executives, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs, will gather to discuss and cut deals related to the energy transition.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Her advice to other Black entrepreneurs considering brick-and-mortar ownership.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
There's lots of American investors and American refining entrepreneurs that are involved in that.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
For entrepreneurs growing businesses, this would be a big problem.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
Adelys Ferro, a Weston resident and executive director of the political advocacy organization Venezuelan American Caucus, said there are food truck owners, entrepreneurs, nurses, restaurateurs, teachers and delivery people, along with many other business and professional people.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Because of the energy and daring of entrepreneurs, who are dominating the industries of the future.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Time Staff, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
An annual meeting of IRENA’s members this week marks the unofficial kickoff to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), where some 50,000 people, including energy executives, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs, will gather to discuss and cut deals related to the energy transition.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Her advice to other Black entrepreneurs considering brick-and-mortar ownership.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
There's lots of American investors and American refining entrepreneurs that are involved in that.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
For entrepreneurs growing businesses, this would be a big problem.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
Adelys Ferro, a Weston resident and executive director of the political advocacy organization Venezuelan American Caucus, said there are food truck owners, entrepreneurs, nurses, restaurateurs, teachers and delivery people, along with many other business and professional people.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Because of the energy and daring of entrepreneurs, who are dominating the industries of the future.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrepreneurs
Noun
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While curating the assortment, merchants need to stay focused on both sales and margin goals.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Overall, the county’s business community is feeling cynical about the state of the economy, with two-thirds of merchants reporting a negative future outlook, the study’s authors said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For now, data on Monday showed no clear sign that authorities stepped into the market in Tokyo last Friday, though traders still cannot rule out a small-scale intervention.—
Erica Yokoyama,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Crowded bearish positions now carry greater risk in an era where retail traders can quickly mobilize capital and amplify moves.—
Yun Li,Kate Rooney,Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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 29 Jan. 2026.
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