LANDOWNER Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

landowner

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Definition of landowner

as in landlord

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Recent Examples of landowner Cinematographer Byron Garth bought water rights from another landowner through COID a decade ago to irrigate part of the property. — Emily Cureton Cook, ProPublica, 26 June 2026 Pipelines fund landowner trusts. — Warren Wimmer, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 What started as a handful of infested trees in Evergreen, Colorado, has turned into hundreds for landowner Jon Hager. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 22 June 2026 For decades, Freeman had been held as the property of John Ashley, a wealthy landowner and an officer in the local militia. — New York Times, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for landowner

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The landlord stated that the tenant has refused to vacate the premises.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
The landlord refused deputies’ commands to exit the property over the span of two hours, prompting the arrival of the Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Detail — a unit trained in responding to critical incidents and negotiation.

— Reeti Malhotra July 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

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The agency has required the building’s owner to hire a third-party engineer to conduct a forensic evaluation — a formal investigation to determine the cause of the structural failure.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
The building used to be an antiquarian bookshop with soaring arches, and the owners have kept the charming vintage vibes.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

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