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
  • The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is about to launch on an incredible adventure to help scientists explore the great mysteries of the universe.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • An Icelandic adventure requires a high degree of flexibility, not just from the guides, but from travelers as well.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • Together, the workforce brings more than 250 combined years of Minuteman III experience at each base, according to the Air Force.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • To be with people of different ages, races, and experiences is a gift.
    — Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of experience
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“Emprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emprise. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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