as in proprietor
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership the owner of the building will have to decide whether or not to sell

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Recent Examples of owner Nicole Matar, a sales rep, said the brand’s owner Lauren Parrish was the original founder of Brochu Walker. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 The shop’s owner isn’t sure why this customer is so keen on unloading it. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025 The suit alleges that Live Nation had used its position as the nation’s largest concert promoter, ticket seller and venue owner to beat out competitors. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025 The configuration of Ocean Drive has been a point of contention among residents and business owners, many of whom lined up at Friday’s meeting to speak for and against the current setup. Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for owner

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“Owner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owner. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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