ENTERPRISE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

enterprise

noun

ˈen-tər-ˌprīz

Definition of enterprise

as in company

a commercial or industrial activity or organization the booming economy witnessed the launch of many small enterprises

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as in ambition

readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity the enterprise shown by the early developers and promoters of personal computers

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as in venture

a risky undertaking the general viewed the proposed invasion as a military enterprise that offered no easy way out

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sure thing

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Recent Examples of enterprise This growth is largely driven by accelerating enterprise adoption, not just consumer use. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Customers ordering at the counter can look straight into the tortilla-making heart of the enterprise, where organic, non GMO corn is transformed into fresh masa and tortillas. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Customer communication is one of the primary criteria enterprise clients are using to evaluate whether their logistics partner is keeping pace. — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 China’s high-tech enterprise CBAK Energy Technology is scaling production of its large cylindrical lithium-ion batteries at its Nanjing Phase II facility, with plans to eventually raise annual capacity from 3 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to 18 GWh. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enterprise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise

Noun

Logistics company Flexport, which had 30 containers aboard that lucky ship, said the backlog at the Panama Canal’s Pacific end is the worst since May, when wait times increased because of conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
One Buford company is trying to change that by combining the look of a vintage car with the technology and comfort of a modern luxury vehicle.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of company

Noun

Fast-forward three years and Suzuki is on the verge of fulfilling that ambition at Villa, after starring for his country at this summer’s World Cup.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
And Grand Wailea knew to match outsized ambition with outsized talent.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambition

Noun

That venture has the strong backing of Ken Griffin, a local billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
The firm focused on growth investments, raising capital from endowments, foundations, sovereign funds, and family offices, but has since grown into an investment giant in the venture space.

— Kirk Ogunrinde, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of venture

Noun

Unlike its rival bidder, fellow US investment firm Castlelake, Apollo has at least obtained the royal consent of Haji-Ioannou, whose backing of the bid was vital to its success, said Ali Lyon in City AM.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Aug. 2026
Bloomberg reported that investigators are looking at some loans made to multiple companies affiliated with one Chicago firm to see if they were passed along to Walter’s ventures.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of firm

Noun

Fuller's comments came the same day federal officials announced a new initiative aimed at combating educator misconduct in North Texas.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Eco effort Little Palm has a few eco-minded initiatives happening, including reef restoration and seagrass protection programs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiative

Noun

Congress has a role to play, too, by balancing the censuring of officials whose risks don’t pay off with awards for those who take heroic gambles for the right reasons.

— Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
And without reliable detection, the hiring decision becomes a gamble.

— Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

In addition, an adjoining house—named Villa Ullastres—is available for guests seeking a separate and more private option while still being close to the heart of the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
For Alexandre Gobillard, production director at the Gobillard & Fils Champagne house, beginning the harvest in mid-August was once almost unthinkable.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of house

Noun

Historically, the ruling party in Nigeria's presidential elections usually has a higher chance of winning when the race features more than one prominent opposition candidate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
But with races like the one in Alaska, the party sees an opportunity to improve its chances.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026