industries

NOUN

manufacturing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

business commerce corporation management production trade

STRONG

manufactory mob monopoly outfit traffic

WEAK

big business commercial enterprise megacorp multinational

Antonyms

WEAK

idleness indolence laziness lethargy unemployment worthlessness

NOUN

hard work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

activity energy enterprise labor

STRONG

application assiduity attention care determination diligence dynamism effort intentness inventiveness pains patience perseverance persistence tirelessness toil vigor zeal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness inactivity indolence laziness

STRONG

apathy disregard hesitation ignorance indifference lethargy neglect negligence

WEAK

unemployment worthlessness

Example Sentences

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The biggest monthly job gainers were the hotel and restaurant industries, which added 3,700 jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

"The US Supreme Court decision is good for science, farmers and industries that depend on regulatory clarity for innovation," Bayer said.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Heineken’s move is the latest of CEO shuffles in the food and beverage industries.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

These are industries most vulnerable to an increase in labour costs and, crucially, they are typically a source of entry-level jobs.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Poultry was one of the biggest industries supporting the economy of Georgia, but that didn’t stop many people who did not work with poultry from looking down on those who did.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata