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
In this century’s first two decades, the city had become America’s most relevant and talked-about dining capital — fueled by affordable commercial rents, innovative talent and its access to choice ingredients from local purveyors.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year the chain went viral for a single strawberry from Japanese luxury fruit purveyor, Elly Amaia.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 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
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year the chain went viral for a single strawberry from Japanese luxury fruit purveyor, Elly Amaia.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purveyor
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But the state legislature later passed a shield law allowing officials to keep lethal injection drug suppliers private.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The cheapest supplier may no longer be the safest, most economically sustainable choice, and increasingly complex and less transparent corporate structures may obscure the particular risk profile of third parties.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Healthcare providers should also broach those conversations with their patients, especially if someone is falling behind on their screenings.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Medical schools and continuing education providers can strengthen training, so the next generation of clinicians starts on firmer ground.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The most radical change has been the launch of GoldBod, which sets gold prices, issues licenses to domestic traders, provides equipment and training to artisanal miners, and is the only entity allowed to sell gold for export.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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As traders try to assess whether the trade spat will escalate, stocks are fluctuating and pausing their months-long ascent.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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After the state distributor Embrafilme was dismantled in 1990, national production nearly collapsed, silencing a generation of filmmakers.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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Once a rough cut of the film was ready, I was invited to watch it with a handful of people, including Spike Jonze’s mother and a French film distributor.—
Susan Orlean,
New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2025
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China itself is the world’s biggest gold producer, refining 418 tons last year, and is also the top purchaser, importing 1,350 tons over the same period.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 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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Goldstine is widely respected for his talents as a legacy studio marketer.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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The luxury auto and lifestyle brand marketer—known for crafting global campaigns and experiential events for an A-list clientele that includes the likes of Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, Aston Martin, and Maserati—is looking to sell the stylish residence for a dash under $13 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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Separately, the National Football League chose Abercrombie & Fitch to be its first ever fashion partner with the retailer carrying merchandise such as mesh T-shirts and half-zip sweaters for each of the 32 NFL teams.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Aldi, several nationwide retailers, including Target, Walmart and Kroger, typically offer Thanksgiving meal promotions for shoppers looking for more bang for their buck.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Purveyor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purveyor. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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