enterpriser

noun

Definition of enterprisernext
1
as in doer

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2
as in entrepreneur

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Recent Examples of enterpriser Columbus is a melting pot of enterprisers, its residents a blend of locals, transplants and newbies drawn by business and academia. — Wendy Pramik, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterpriser
  1. doer
  2. entrepreneur
  3. achiever
  4. businessman
  5. powerhouse
  6. businessperson
  7. comer
  8. businesswoman
Noun
  • Our earth signs—Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn—are the doers, creators, and organizers of the zodiac.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The captains of industry, the doers extraordinaire, had made the tariff their baby, dictating its lines to Congress.
    — Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of doer
Noun
  • Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has been a key text for entrepreneurs in their business strategy and sports coaches in their pursuit of victory.
    — Tim Ellis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Now the physicist and tech entrepreneur is focused on chocolate — not from cacao harvested in tropical climates more suited to the plant, but from cacao grown right here in Southern California.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of entrepreneur
Noun
  • Lack Of Recovery Time: When high achievers don’t pause to recharge, their ability to handle challenges can erode.
    — Erin Stafford, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Yet, many professionals—particularly high achievers—struggle to articulate their transferable skills in a way that feels compelling, relevant, and persuasive.
    — Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of achiever
Noun
  • But that all changed last fall, when law enforcement descended on properties owned by a Cleveland County businessman named Roy Lee Dedmon.
    — Dianne Gallagher, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Timothy Ratliff, played by actor Jason Isaac, is a wealthy businessman and alumnus of Duke University.
    — Austin Mullen, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of businessman
Noun
  • Its ability to harness social media and influencer marketing has given it a competitive edge, solidifying its place among shapewear powerhouses.
    — WWD, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
  • States like Belgium, which holds the lion’s share of frozen Russian assets (some $193 billion, according to the Institute of Legislative Ideas, a Ukrainian think tank), remain dubious, and backing from economic powerhouses like Germany would be essential for broader European buy-in.
    — Joseph Ataman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of powerhouse
Noun
  • Blockbuster’s demise should be front of mind for every businessperson in the media and entertainment industry.
    — Arvin Patel, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Saadé is far from the first ultra-wealthy international businessperson to join Trump for a funding infusion announcement.
    — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of businessperson
Noun
  • Among brands delivering the highest average retail values, Toyota beats all comers with first-place finishes in seven out of 25 categories, while the company’s Lexus likewise leads all luxury brands with six segment winners.
    — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Topping all comers with 12.4 million viewers, CBS’ coverage of Game 7 of the 1971 Stanley Cup Final between Montreal and Chicago was seen in 21% of all U.S. TV households.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of comer
Noun
  • Canadian businesswoman and former actress Jasmine Moony, held in ICE detention for 12 days while trying to procure a new work visa, spoke out over the weekend after finally arriving home.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • It was founded by local businesswoman and philanthropist Margaret Haughery, who intended the space (then known as Saint Vincent’s Infant Asylum) to be a refuge for orphans.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of businesswoman

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