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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 purveyors
The community branch of sustainability is equally visible in the number of on-island partnerships with local businesses and the dedication to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
And the farmer’s market is focused around Alabama growers and purveyors.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Watches of Switzerland, which is also the largest purveyors of Rolex timepieces in the United Kingdom, had a particularly strong grip on American collectors in the past fiscal year.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
The weekend also includes the famed Grand Tasting, featuring more than 100 winemakers, distillers, and purveyors serving wine, spirits, and global cuisine from a standout lineup of Charleston-area restaurants.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Moms looking for a personalized shopping experience on Mother’s Day weekend were able to find gifts from local vendors, including artists, crafters and food purveyors at the event.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
At the Bruce McKittrick Rare Books Booth, all the purveyors wear flowered headbands.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
With other Korean categories like makeup and hair care on the rise, Korean skincare reigns supreme in popularity, with Amazon itself one of the main purveyors.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
In classical Athens the playwright Aristophanes attacked purveyors of knowledge for being intellectually untrustworthy, essentially deceitful.
—Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
And the farmer’s market is focused around Alabama growers and purveyors.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Watches of Switzerland, which is also the largest purveyors of Rolex timepieces in the United Kingdom, had a particularly strong grip on American collectors in the past fiscal year.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
The weekend also includes the famed Grand Tasting, featuring more than 100 winemakers, distillers, and purveyors serving wine, spirits, and global cuisine from a standout lineup of Charleston-area restaurants.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Moms looking for a personalized shopping experience on Mother’s Day weekend were able to find gifts from local vendors, including artists, crafters and food purveyors at the event.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
At the Bruce McKittrick Rare Books Booth, all the purveyors wear flowered headbands.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
With other Korean categories like makeup and hair care on the rise, Korean skincare reigns supreme in popularity, with Amazon itself one of the main purveyors.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
In classical Athens the playwright Aristophanes attacked purveyors of knowledge for being intellectually untrustworthy, essentially deceitful.
—Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purveyors
Noun
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The medical providers Cole and Mosley accused denied wrongdoing.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Instead of multiple private insurance companies, a single fund collects money (usually through taxes) and pays doctors, hospitals, and other providers for covered care.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Although adept at large-volume production, the garment maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Each store will also emphasize local and regional suppliers alongside national offerings.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Treasury yields rose in the bond market following an initial zigzag, suggesting traders suspect the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high to combat inflation.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Kalshi traders aren't expecting relief at the pump.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 OG Brick After Brick is expected to be released on May 22 from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Jordan Brand retailers.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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There are many ways to buy gold coins online, but a few retailers shine for customer service, affordable shipping and ease of use.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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“Purveyors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purveyors. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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