Synonyms of proprietors

proprietors

noun

plural of proprietor

as in owners

one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership

the proprietor of a used-car dealership

Synonyms & Similar Words

• owners
• possessors
• holders
• landowners
• co-owners
• coproprietors
• landlords

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenants
• lessees
• squatters
• renters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proprietors

However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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

When estimating quarterly tax obligations, sole proprietors should keep in mind that owner draws are NOT tax-deductible expenses for their business. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

As EverPass advocated to bar owners about the benefits of switching from satellite to the company’s streaming architecture, some proprietors complained about the cost and hassle of making the jump. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Co-owner Adah Fitzgerald, a 2001 graduate of Davidson College, purchased the independent bookstore from its original proprietors more than a decade ago. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

He was sent by the Pennsylvania Assembly to work with the Penn family, who were the proprietors of the colony, to settle a taxation dispute. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

This injection of cash was largely driven by gains in private wages and salaries alongside a boost in farm proprietors’ income, which was influenced by a second round of USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief payments, the BEA said. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

In 2024, the state ranked 42nd in the nation based on wages and other earnings like proprietors' income, dividends and government benefits. — Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 25 June 2026