as in distributor
a person or business that sells things directly to customers for their own use
The company is a leading retailer of women's clothing.
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Recent Examples of retailer
At a time when many retailers are closing stores, the company is aggressively growing its imprint and for the first time outside of the Great Lakes State.
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Carol Cain, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2026
Smaller retailers around the Bay Area sell and install the countertops, which often cost around the same as granite, and less than marble.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Unlike the retailer’s annual Prime Day event in the summer, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale doesn’t require a Prime membership to shop the event.
—Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The museum’s permanent collection now has nearly 600 items that have been loaned or donated by manufacturers, retailers, distributors, private collectors, music publishers and others.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
That’s because the mega retailer reserves its best, most impressive deals for subscribers, giving Prime Members access to special prices on everything from luggage sets to walking shoes.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Those neighborhoods have a higher density of tobacco retailers, many studies have found.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Carol Cain, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2026
Smaller retailers around the Bay Area sell and install the countertops, which often cost around the same as granite, and less than marble.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Unlike the retailer’s annual Prime Day event in the summer, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale doesn’t require a Prime membership to shop the event.
—Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The museum’s permanent collection now has nearly 600 items that have been loaned or donated by manufacturers, retailers, distributors, private collectors, music publishers and others.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
That’s because the mega retailer reserves its best, most impressive deals for subscribers, giving Prime Members access to special prices on everything from luggage sets to walking shoes.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Those neighborhoods have a higher density of tobacco retailers, many studies have found.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
Noun
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Travis Bacon, a musician in real life and in the show, did the score for the movie, which is currently searching for a distributor.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Of course, Sony would eventually embrace the show and then AMC came on board as distributor.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The office confirmed the vendor used was approved and had worked with other local entities and law enforcement agencies, including the Capitol Police.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In California courts, sick and dying workers are suing quartz slab makers and countertop vendors — including several Bay Area shops, along with Home Depot, Lowe’s and Costco.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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