as in businessman
a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money
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as in businessmen
a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money
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Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
This year's report noted that Japan has gained traction with Asian entrepreneurs.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
As Italy’s economic powerhouse—and fashion and design capital—Milan draws entrepreneurs and creatives from all over Italy and beyond.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
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American plus-size supermodel, author, television personality and entrepreneur Ashley Graham needs no introduction.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
This year's report noted that Japan has gained traction with Asian entrepreneurs.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Cautioning against indiscriminate use of power, Della Valle urged entrepreneurs to be reactive.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
As Italy’s economic powerhouse—and fashion and design capital—Milan draws entrepreneurs and creatives from all over Italy and beyond.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Entrepreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneur. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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