Thesaurus results for MONOPOLIST

monopolist

noun

Definition of monopolist

as in seller

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Recent Examples of monopolist To define the contours of a market, the courts rely on a hypothetical monopolist test. — Hal Singer, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026 So not only did Google walk away with a slap on the wrist—this opinion also propped up another monopolist, Apple, that is currently getting sued by the very same DOJ. — Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 This is the wrongest would-be train monopolist George Russell has ever been, and that’s saying something for a man who fired the one person who knows all his business secrets. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025 Which brings me back to Musk, whose businesses are fast becoming among the government’s largest contract monopolists. — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for monopolist

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Noun

These incentives typically include mortgage rate buy-downs, or sellers agreeing to pay for repairs.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
One of the brand’s best-sellers, the boot retails for 489 Australian dollars or $344 at current exchange.

— Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of seller

Noun

The system helps improve services and is also profitable for providers, creating a win-win situation both for vendors and consumers.

— Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
The fundamental stories for these component suppliers and technology vendors to the data center have become undeniable.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of vendor

Noun

Its board was drawn from the same captains of industry—bankers, retailers, insurance men—who would have occupied such positions in any similar synagogue.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Restaurants and retailers may receive most payments at checkout, while contractors, consultants, startups, and professional-service firms may rely more heavily on invoices.

— Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of retailer

Noun

But his role went far beyond storekeeper, Hassane said.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
In 2017, following an overwhelming number of complaints from visitors and storekeepers about vulgar language and intimidation tactics, the city had to once again enforce an ordinance to keep the hawkers in separate areas.

— Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025

Definition of storekeeper

Noun

That expertise would eventually propel Panerai from small Florentine shopkeeper to supplier of professional tool watches and instruments to the Italian Navy and, decades later, to a commercial brand in its own right.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
In Bandar Abbas, the effects are spreading through nearly every layer of the economy, from ships and dock workers to customs-clearing companies and shopkeepers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of shopkeeper

Noun

In July, the wholesaler officially introduced a new chicken tenders menu option to its food courts nationwide.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Acting as a wholesaler to local restaurant clients, and also serving individual lobster lovers, this place has ensconced itself firmly within Boston's heart.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of wholesaler

Noun

Ukraine and Russia are both major global suppliers of wheat, barley, sunflower oil and other food that developing nations rely on.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Miami String also makes its own cellos and basses at a workshop in Romania, a longtime supplier that Winters took over after the owners ran into financial trouble, and imports them into the United States.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

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