Definition of ownernext
as in proprietor
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership the owner of the building will have to decide whether or not to sell

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Recent Examples of owner Aldo Martínez, 39, a Mexico City shop owner, was fined $38,000 for selling the devices, fought the ruling and eventually did not have to pay. María Verza, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026 At Dar el Hanch, the home’s current owners will welcome you for drinks and share firsthand stories of the Saint Laurent–era. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026 Bar Carts Bar carts aren’t necessarily ideal for the living room, according to Rachel Little, the owner and principal designer of Browne House Interior Design in Austin, Texas. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 The subsequent year, the owners of Lowbrau, Holy Spirits and Beast + Bounty defaulted on loans. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for owner
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proprietor
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  • Owners of pass-through businesses and sole proprietors may be eligible for a 20% deduction on qualified business income, subject to wage limits and other rules.
    Forbes Money Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Since that time, no fewer than five of the proprietors have retired or moved on, only some having been replaced by new owners.
    Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026

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“Owner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owner. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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