as in supplier
formal
a person or business that sells or provides something
a purveyor of kitchen supplies a software purveyor
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of purveyor
Her menu also anchors itself to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors whether for mushrooms, miso, or fermented NA drinks.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The company became a global platform for national projects, a purveyor of sovereignty as a service not only to government agencies within the United States but to those throughout the world.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Over in the small, historic city of Bardstown, Kentucky, nicknamed The Bourbon Capital of the World, purveyor Elijah Craig has made quite a name for itself in smooth, premium spirits.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
This commentary was not from a wonkish TikToker nor a network pundit but from TMZ, the merciless purveyor of celebrity dirt, which published the images of Graham after a citizen vacationer noticed the senator flitting through the theme park and sent pictures.
—Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for purveyor
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The company became a global platform for national projects, a purveyor of sovereignty as a service not only to government agencies within the United States but to those throughout the world.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Over in the small, historic city of Bardstown, Kentucky, nicknamed The Bourbon Capital of the World, purveyor Elijah Craig has made quite a name for itself in smooth, premium spirits.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
This commentary was not from a wonkish TikToker nor a network pundit but from TMZ, the merciless purveyor of celebrity dirt, which published the images of Graham after a citizen vacationer noticed the senator flitting through the theme park and sent pictures.
—Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for purveyor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purveyor
Noun
-
Few, aside from the largest suppliers, can afford air conditioning.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Three weeks after the war started, suppliers in China notified Aleni Brands that getting the materials already was costing them 10% to 15% more, Chief Executive Ricardo Venegas said.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Oversight should focus on providers that exhibit clear signs of risk, with better use of data to identify outliers and more consistent, targeted audits.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
-
The marketplace will showcase an array of participants, including service providers such as staffing agencies and real estate agents, as well as retail boutiques offering skincare and apparel.—
Chase Jordan
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Elsewhere, traders will be monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing on Tuesday.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Cue fat windfalls for the traders.—
Wailin Wong,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Apple, which spent millions of dollars per episode, financed the production as the distributor.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
-
This list of questions to ask before trusting a distributor with your work is an intelligent reflection of today’s marketplace realities.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
From that moment, Erickson said Chinese refineries will once again be the overwhelming purchaser of any Iranian oil that is able to be exported.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
-
All those incentives given to the original purchaser are passed along to future owners, but according to a Deloitte report, EV residuals are underperforming even more than expected.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The club’s stable of partners now includes bakery-café chain Paris Baguette, fintech company WireBarley, destination marketer Seoul Tourism, travel app Myrealtrip, muscle recovery product ArniPatch and intellectual property IPX, the owners of the Line Friends character series.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2026
-
That's the trifecta every marketer is chasing.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Across the country, retailers and low-income Americans are facing complex new rules overhauling what millions of people can buy with food stamps.—
Rachel Roubein,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
-
New Sauce The star of Knocked Up, Neighbors, and The Studio just launched a new partnership with the famed Italian-American brand Carbone, which has expanded in recent years beyond its iconic New York City restaurant roots to offer jarred versions of its sauces at retailers nationwide.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Purveyor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purveyor. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
