as in supplier
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a person or business that sells or provides something
a purveyor of kitchen supplies a software purveyor
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Recent Examples of purveyor
At the same time, up to 99 percent of a clothing purveyor’s carbon footprint can lie in its supply chain.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Between the University of Virginia, dozens of wineries and breweries, and local purveyors, the city offers plenty to explore.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The festival’s biggest event features tastings by more than 200 wine and spirits purveyors and more than 80 chefs.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Here, guests can learn how to farm for honey alongside local purveyors, take a ceramics class from a neighboring expert, or learn to bake Portuguese bread from the hotel's chefs.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Between the University of Virginia, dozens of wineries and breweries, and local purveyors, the city offers plenty to explore.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The festival’s biggest event features tastings by more than 200 wine and spirits purveyors and more than 80 chefs.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Here, guests can learn how to farm for honey alongside local purveyors, take a ceramics class from a neighboring expert, or learn to bake Portuguese bread from the hotel's chefs.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purveyor
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Supply chain pains Raj Kandola from the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce said that suppliers and companies further down the chain are most vulnerable to the knock-on effects of the shutdown.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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After 3 1/2 years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries like this one — Kyiv's backers and military suppliers — are nervous the Kremlin could bring the conflict their way.—
Teri Schultz,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other countries like Russia, China and Syria limit access to VPNs and what VPN providers can operate in their countries.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The other half of pediatric vaccines are purchased by the federal government, then distributed to providers across the country through the Vaccines for Children Program to support the immunization of children whose families can’t otherwise afford it.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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But many traders and analysts noted a shift from the market-share battles of the last decade, when US shale was booming.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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But despite the sentiment that all is well in the economy, investors are flocking to the safe-haven asset of gold—usually a sign that traders are battening down the hatches.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The indie distributor also believes Johnson will remain in the awards mix.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek contacted Walmart and distributor Guanito for comment outside of regular working hours.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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This is no accident, as stipulations in the language of the incentive allow the dealer, not the purchaser, to be considered the owner allowing the lessee ability to gain the benefit of the credit regardless of income.—
Hughey Newsome,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But it has been criticized by New Delhi which has accused Washington of hypocrisy given that China, the largest purchaser of Moscow's energy resources, did not face similar measures.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Momentec Brands Designer, manufacturer and marketer of uniforms and fanwear, Momentec Brands, announced the appointment of Brent Meyer as chief revenue officer.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meta and Google, which offer both AI-generation tools and ad distribution platforms, are well-positioned to create a one-stop-shop for marketers.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Halloween is just over a month away, and Kentucky retailers are already stocked up on candy.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The chemicals and compounds the discount retailer intends to eliminate encompasses the breadth of food manufacturing.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Purveyor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purveyor. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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