as in proprietors
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership
the owner of the building will have to decide whether or not to sell
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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 owners
Pet owners can make appointments online, and all procedures will be performed by a licensed veterinarian, according to a press release.
—
Mary Ella Hastings
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
That gap between outward performance and inward exhaustion is what causes many owners to question their own judgment.
—
Scott Hanson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
League One Volleyball has recently begun selling off teams to interested owners who pay expansion fees to take control of franchises.
—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
If someone is found to be violating leash laws, the first visit is often a warning for the owners, Knicely said.
—
Eva Flowe
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
And that has pet owners looking for ways to help their animals get through the loud explosions and bright flashes.
—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Set in the eponymous Texas metropolis, Dallas followed the Ewings, a powerful family of oil tycoons and ranch owners whose feuds and foibles made for wildly entertaining primetime viewing.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
Although economics vary from studio to studio, a movie of this size would need to earn at least $375 million to break even since cinema owners get to keep roughly half of revenues.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 June 2026
After a storm, property owners and associations should document damage as quickly as conditions safely permit.
—
Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Mary Ella Hastings
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
That gap between outward performance and inward exhaustion is what causes many owners to question their own judgment.
—
Scott Hanson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
League One Volleyball has recently begun selling off teams to interested owners who pay expansion fees to take control of franchises.
—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
If someone is found to be violating leash laws, the first visit is often a warning for the owners, Knicely said.
—
Eva Flowe
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
And that has pet owners looking for ways to help their animals get through the loud explosions and bright flashes.
—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Set in the eponymous Texas metropolis, Dallas followed the Ewings, a powerful family of oil tycoons and ranch owners whose feuds and foibles made for wildly entertaining primetime viewing.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
Although economics vary from studio to studio, a movie of this size would need to earn at least $375 million to break even since cinema owners get to keep roughly half of revenues.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 June 2026
After a storm, property owners and associations should document damage as quickly as conditions safely permit.
—
Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owners
proprietors
Noun
-
This injection of cash was largely driven by gains in private wages and salaries alongside a boost in farm proprietors’ income, which was influenced by a second round of USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief payments, the BEA said.
-
In 2024, the state ranked 42nd in the nation based on wages and other earnings like proprietors' income, dividends and government benefits.
Cite this Entry
“Owners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owners. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
