as in owners
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership
the proprietor of a used-car dealership
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Recent Examples of proprietors
Deduction Sole proprietors and owners of pass-through businesses like limited liability corporations (LLCs), S corporations, and partnerships may be eligible for a deduction of up to 20% to lower the tax rate for qualified business income.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Most of the sons and daughters of the proprietors who remained had little interest in continuing their parents’ line of work.
—M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
But beer culture in the city is also changing, the proprietors of the three establishments agree.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
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
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
While some content owners have agreed to sell their wares to AI proprietors, others have held out and in some cases filed lawsuits against tech firms.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
When a bar called Time Again opened in May on the stub of a dead-end street in Chinatown, the proprietors set out some red and blue plastic stools reminiscent of an elementary-school cafeteria’s.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Most of the sons and daughters of the proprietors who remained had little interest in continuing their parents’ line of work.
—M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
But beer culture in the city is also changing, the proprietors of the three establishments agree.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
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
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
While some content owners have agreed to sell their wares to AI proprietors, others have held out and in some cases filed lawsuits against tech firms.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
When a bar called Time Again opened in May on the stub of a dead-end street in Chinatown, the proprietors set out some red and blue plastic stools reminiscent of an elementary-school cafeteria’s.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietors
owners
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Some dogs, such as Mushi, will like a crate filled with soft blankets and toys, but others may not—owners should work with whatever their dog prefers.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The owners of Sabor Latin Street Grill honor their roots with tasty dishes like ceviche de chicharron, calentao fried rice — consisting of moro rice, sweet plantain, avocado and eggs — and the refreshing mabi drink made from the native seybo tree.—
Loán Lake,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Proprietors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietors. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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