OWNER Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

owner

noun

ˈō-nər

Definition of owner

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 Adored Sacramento business, Freeport Bakery, has been sold to a new owner as its founders get ready for retirement. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Earlier this year, NFL owners approved a mandate requiring teams to employ a full-time mental health clinician at each facility. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The space also has six reclining sofas, all waiting for the owner to begin a Bond movie marathon. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 Daulton Varsho had two RBI singles for the Astros, who won for the sixth time in 15 games after owner Jim Crane said manager Joe Espada will finish the season. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for owner

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proprietor

Noun

For over two decades, the scumbag proprietors of Paddy's Pub have brought us some of the best, most boundary-pushing comedy on the airwaves.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
Before taking off as an actress, Stewart dressed the very best of the hippie era as the proprietor of the legendary Liquid Butterfly boutique in Los Angeles.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

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