emprise

noun

em-ˈprīz How to pronounce emprise (audio)
Definition of emprisenext
as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand he always seems to be having the sort of high emprise that most of us experience only in our dreams

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  1. adventure
  2. experience
Noun
  • There is an altruistic component that draws these people to the road, a belief that their adventures can contribute to social good.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Before striking out on adventure, head to Snake River Roasting Company for a small-batch specialty coffee and hearty breakfast burrito.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • Serving as president since 2024—just months after the team was first created—Smith has helped build the franchise from the ground up, overseeing everything from its business operations to the fan experience.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Brown, Gibbs argued, has the experience necessary to represent rural Ohioans at the federal level.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of experience
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“Emprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emprise. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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