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
Most sole proprietors use the cash method of accounting, which means income is recognized when payment is received and expenses are recognized when they are paid.
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Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
And Breakfast 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.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
The self-employment tax rules generally subject business income earned by sole proprietors and partners to Social Security and Medicare taxes under Section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Spinella and Veaset play husbands Greg Garrison and George Brady, respectively, co-proprietors of Port Wenn’s favorite eatery, The Salty Breeze.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Spinella and Veasey play husbands Greg Garrison and George Brady, respectively, who are co-proprietors of Port Wenn’s favorite eatery, The Salty Breeze.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
In recent years, several tandem-specific bike shops have closed as proprietors retired or struggled with sales.
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Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
This plan is available only to US residents and is suited to sole proprietors.
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John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
The hotel is owned by Tropical Paradise Resorts, a company that lists Fintz’s parents, Esther and Marcos Fintz, as its proprietors.
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Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2026
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
And Breakfast 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,
16 June 2026
The self-employment tax rules generally subject business income earned by sole proprietors and partners to Social Security and Medicare taxes under Section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code.
—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Spinella and Veaset play husbands Greg Garrison and George Brady, respectively, co-proprietors of Port Wenn’s favorite eatery, The Salty Breeze.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Spinella and Veasey play husbands Greg Garrison and George Brady, respectively, who are co-proprietors of Port Wenn’s favorite eatery, The Salty Breeze.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
In recent years, several tandem-specific bike shops have closed as proprietors retired or struggled with sales.
—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
This plan is available only to US residents and is suited to sole proprietors.
—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
The hotel is owned by Tropical Paradise Resorts, a company that lists Fintz’s parents, Esther and Marcos Fintz, as its proprietors.
—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietors
owners
Noun
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For owners with 100,000-plus-mile vehicles that could break down anytime, this is a real advantage.
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And that has pet owners looking for ways to help their animals get through the loud explosions and bright flashes.
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“Proprietors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietors. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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