as in businessman
a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money
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Recent Examples of entrepreneur
Today’s nicotine entrepreneurs cite Juul as both an inspiration and a cautionary tale; the product’s appeal was so broad that teen-agers flocked to it.
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Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The prosecutor behind Elizabeth Holmes' guilty verdict said the entrepreneur's fall from Silicon Valley's cover girl to a felon serves as a cautionary tale.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Whether idealizing the rugged frontiersman or the daring entrepreneur, Americans take pride in the idea of forging their own paths.
—Sunita Sah, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
The lifestyle entrepreneur included a black and white photo of herself as a child playing with her mother, Doria Ragland, and an oceanside snap of herself with Harry, 40, laughing together in sunglasses and beachwear.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The prosecutor behind Elizabeth Holmes' guilty verdict said the entrepreneur's fall from Silicon Valley's cover girl to a felon serves as a cautionary tale.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Whether idealizing the rugged frontiersman or the daring entrepreneur, Americans take pride in the idea of forging their own paths.
—Sunita Sah, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
The lifestyle entrepreneur included a black and white photo of herself as a child playing with her mother, Doria Ragland, and an oceanside snap of herself with Harry, 40, laughing together in sunglasses and beachwear.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrepreneur
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The success of 1871 served Pritzker well in establishing his business bona fides with voters during his first campaign against another businessman, then-Gov. Bruce Rauner.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Moomaw refers to Benjamin Moomaw, a local businessman who is largely credited for pushing the project forward.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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The panel, which is made of two Baltic oak boards from two different trees, has a merchant or cargo mark on its back that resembles a mark on a portrait of King Edward VI, Jane’s predecessor on the throne.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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The previous four CEOs were not considered merchants or fashion executives, with their expertise largely in non-merchandise areas.—
David Moin,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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The trader had meant to sell just $58 million worth of stocks, but accidentally issued an order to sell $444 billion, the majority of which was blocked before being sold.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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Volatility gripped markets as traders closed out a dismal February that wiped out some gains.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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But Bartell and veteran Humphreys talent buyer John Wojas expect to add between 10 and 15 more concerts to this year’s lineup.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Evaluating what's selling in other cities and what buyers are drawn to in her own market helps Jimenez-Sepulveda and other real estate agents determine what advice to give clients looking to sell their homes.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Entrepreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneur. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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