enterprising
adjective
en·ter·pris·ing
ˈen-tər-ˌprī-ziŋ 
ˈen-tə-ˌprī-
: marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
an enterprising young reporter
Examples of enterprising in a Sentence
As an enterprising young reporter, she covered many important stories.
the company is claiming that there will be huge financial rewards for enterprising sales representatives
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In a defense sentencing memo, Gonzalez’s attorney describes her as a gifted and enterprising young woman who acquired a B.S. degree in civil and environmental engineering and architectural design from Stanford in 2015, and was involved in other entrepreneurial activities beyond her drug business.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Von Reden is just one of the enterprising founders on this year’s 30 Under 30 Europe Science & Healthcare list.
—Pamela Jew, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In that case, the person should report the meter number or location to 311 and, ideally, take a photo of the broken meter as evidence in the event that an enterprising parking enforcement officer issues a citation.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
More enterprising security teams escort clients to boats on the Hudson, hoping for passage.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Von Reden is just one of the enterprising founders on this year’s 30 Under 30 Europe Science & Healthcare list.
—Pamela Jew, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In that case, the person should report the meter number or location to 311 and, ideally, take a photo of the broken meter as evidence in the event that an enterprising parking enforcement officer issues a citation.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
More enterprising security teams escort clients to boats on the Hudson, hoping for passage.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Enterprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enterprising. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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enterprising
adjective
en·ter·pris·ing
ˈent-ə(r)-ˌprī-ziŋ
: bold, active, and energetic in undertaking or experimenting
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