as in owner
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership the proprietor of a used-car dealership

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Recent Examples of proprietor The $55 million project aims to attract proprietors of places such as convenience stores, gas stations, shopping areas, parking lots and other high-traffic destinations to build fast-charging infrastructure. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025 To get to the show, visitors walked through the one-bedroom apartment of Adam Zhu, the proprietor of Market Gallery. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 8 Aug. 2025 If your idea of an ideal accommodation involves generous front porches, homecooked breakfast, and proprietors that feel like longtime friends, consider one of Stuart’s lovely bed and breakfasts. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025 Includes all workers except proprietors, private household employees, unpaid volunteers, farm employees, and the unincorporated self-employed. Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for proprietor
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  • The town has trained business owners on how to recognize signs of the condition and offer help; formed support groups; and even crafted a mobile, hands-on Dementia Experience Trailer.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • For less obvious water damage, car owners might eventually smell mold or mildew.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Proprietor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietor. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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