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
In November 2024, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 43, filed for divorce from the entrepreneur.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Tennis icon Serena Williams and her husband and tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, via their 776 investment firm, are in talks with the NFL about the venture, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
In a recent spree of clemency for white collar criminals, President Trump has pardoned Utah entrepreneur Trevor Milton, who was convicted in 2022 of misleading investors in his hydrogen and electric truck company Nikola.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
This year, Lady Gaga will perform a free show in front of millions on Copacabana Beach in May, and there are several conferences planned for 2025, including April’s Rio Web Summit for digital entrepreneurs and November’s Black Travel Summit.
—Joel Balsam, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
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Esther Kang, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Tennis icon Serena Williams and her husband and tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, via their 776 investment firm, are in talks with the NFL about the venture, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
In a recent spree of clemency for white collar criminals, President Trump has pardoned Utah entrepreneur Trevor Milton, who was convicted in 2022 of misleading investors in his hydrogen and electric truck company Nikola.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
This year, Lady Gaga will perform a free show in front of millions on Copacabana Beach in May, and there are several conferences planned for 2025, including April’s Rio Web Summit for digital entrepreneurs and November’s Black Travel Summit.
—Joel Balsam, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrepreneur
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On Sunday, April 6, the HGTV star, 41, shared a snap on her Instagram Stories from her date night with her boyfriend, businessman Christopher Larocca.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The City Council appointed engineer and businessman Carl Salas to serve in an interim capacity until a winner is declared.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ashley manages a team responsible for winning and growing co-brand partnerships across key merchant verticals including travel, retail, every day spend and digital.—
Ashley McGrail,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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While the technology giants all rely on a healthy ecosystem of creators, merchants and influencers to generate content for their sites, changes to their revenue-sharing agreements or algorithms can be devastating.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Gold, a traditional safe haven asset, is up around 15% so far this year as traders and central banks buy it to hedge against economic and geopolitical uncertainties.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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How the stock market has changed since Election Day The downturn since mid-February is in stark contrast to the 4.5% run-up in the S&P 500 following Trump's election when traders predicted his administration would usher in more business-friendly policies.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Housing affordability was a top issue in the 2024 election, drawing promises from presidential candidates to address the shortage and help prospective buyers.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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While Tesla drivers are trading in their EVs at record rates, an unlikely buyer is investing in a Model 3 in solidarity with Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Entrepreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneur. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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