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
There is a clear path for operators and entrepreneurs with strong domain expertise to build FYRE into a global force in entertainment, media, fashion, CPG, and more.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Former high-tech entrepreneur Garret, 36, and Jessica, 38 became millionaires in 2015 after Garret sold his mobile scanning app to Snapchat for $54 million as a college student.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In 2022, SpaceX private astronaut and billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman proposed launching a private mission to boost, and also perhaps repair and upgrade, the famous telescope.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The 2025 Forbes Under 30 Europe list features rising talent in film and music—from 14-year-old movie stars to tech entrepreneurs, all reshaping the entertainment landscape.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Former high-tech entrepreneur Garret, 36, and Jessica, 38 became millionaires in 2015 after Garret sold his mobile scanning app to Snapchat for $54 million as a college student.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In 2022, SpaceX private astronaut and billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman proposed launching a private mission to boost, and also perhaps repair and upgrade, the famous telescope.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The 2025 Forbes Under 30 Europe list features rising talent in film and music—from 14-year-old movie stars to tech entrepreneurs, all reshaping the entertainment landscape.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrepreneur
Noun
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In season 3, Isaacs played Timothy Ratliff, a wealthy businessman vacationing with his wife Victoria (played by Parker Posey).—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump has long built his brand on being a master dealmaker and a savvy businessman.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Uber will continue to stand up for merchants and for a level playing field.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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For merchants to stay ahead of the curve, a tailored and flexible system is essential—one that can respond to unique risks based on the types of goods being sold, the market location and the sales channels in use.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, Harney ordered all the traders in the area into the fort.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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His office also went after insider traders, including the recent prosecution of a couple of Gulliver Preparatory School graduates enmeshed in a MasTec acquisition deal.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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Require carmakers to sell more electric cars and the buyers will come.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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As much as nobody seems to have any idea how any of this [gestures vaguely at everything] will impact marketing budgets and consumer spending, the specter of a recession has some national TV buyers anticipating a significant downturn in 2025-26 upfront spending.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Entrepreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneur. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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