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
But the more than 10,000 fintech entrepreneurs, bankers and investors from over 90 countries who attended Money20/20 in Las Vegas last week didn’t appear ready to discuss the issue.
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Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
The proceeds will go toward the Bulgarian-American software entrepreneur and philanthropist’s foundation.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Landing in Los Angeles once again, the two-day convention offered an array of experiences for beauty hobbyists and entrepreneurs alike.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
About 6% of 85 billion-dollar entrepreneurs used the VC model.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
The proceeds will go toward the Bulgarian-American software entrepreneur and philanthropist’s foundation.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Landing in Los Angeles once again, the two-day convention offered an array of experiences for beauty hobbyists and entrepreneurs alike.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
About 6% of 85 billion-dollar entrepreneurs used the VC model.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrepreneur
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Rudy Fischer, a recent transplant to the state and a former businessman, will become Arizona’s newest voice in the state’s struggle with historic uncertainty on the Colorado River.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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In California, they were suspected of shooting a businessman in the back of the head and stashing his body in a Dumpster near Los Angeles International Airport.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Many investments were backed by the industry’s wealthy merchants, including the Galerie des Champs-Elysées shopping arcade.Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The number of companies exceeding RMB 100 million in sales increased by over 400% YoY, while more than 17,000 merchants saw their order volumes increase fivefold compared to 2023’s event.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The momentum shows no signs of slowing — among seasoned traders and newcomers alike.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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As of Wednesday, Wall Street traders were nearly unanimous that the Fed would cut the federal funds rate, which acts as a benchmark for other borrowing rates in the economy, by a quarter-point.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Deborah Vance, who runs a real estate agency in Imperial Beach, said her business has already been affected by the pollution as prospective buyers have been unwilling to purchase property in the city.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Limassol, a coastal city popular with Israelis, has seen property prices surge as buyers seek second homes for security and stability.Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Entrepreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneur. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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