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
For Hispanic entrepreneurs, many of whom are first-generation business owners, immigrants, or sole proprietors, this risk is especially acute.
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Julio Fuentes, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Davie’s successor will inherit an organization wrestling with its place in a media ecosystem dominated by overseas tech giants, as well as battling enemies closer to home, with conservative politicians and media proprietors wishing to see the BBC diminished during charter renewal.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Owners of pass-through businesses and sole proprietors may be eligible for a 20% deduction on qualified business income, subject to wage limits and other rules.
—Forbes Money Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Since that time, no fewer than five of the proprietors have retired or moved on, only some having been replaced by new owners.
—Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
According to a chronology provided by the restaurant, all the proprietors are descended from the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Quarterly payments are due for individuals, sole proprietors, partners and S corporation shareholders who expect to owe at least $1,000 for the current tax year, according to the IRS.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Flashbacks was home to a collection of local history, a group of loyal regulars and plenty of memories over the years and was also home, literally, to its proprietors, the Conrads, who lived in a space at the back of the building.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Through simple voluntary association, small businesses, gig workers, and sole proprietors gained negotiating power comparable to large firms.
—Justin Leventhal, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Julio Fuentes, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Davie’s successor will inherit an organization wrestling with its place in a media ecosystem dominated by overseas tech giants, as well as battling enemies closer to home, with conservative politicians and media proprietors wishing to see the BBC diminished during charter renewal.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Owners of pass-through businesses and sole proprietors may be eligible for a 20% deduction on qualified business income, subject to wage limits and other rules.
—Forbes Money Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Since that time, no fewer than five of the proprietors have retired or moved on, only some having been replaced by new owners.
—Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
According to a chronology provided by the restaurant, all the proprietors are descended from the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Quarterly payments are due for individuals, sole proprietors, partners and S corporation shareholders who expect to owe at least $1,000 for the current tax year, according to the IRS.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Flashbacks was home to a collection of local history, a group of loyal regulars and plenty of memories over the years and was also home, literally, to its proprietors, the Conrads, who lived in a space at the back of the building.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Through simple voluntary association, small businesses, gig workers, and sole proprietors gained negotiating power comparable to large firms.
—Justin Leventhal, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietors
owners
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Trump has instead argued for protecting existing owners who have watched the values of their homes climb.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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So the movie’s box office staying power has been a relief since theater owners get to keep about half of ticket sales.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Proprietors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietors. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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