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
There’s even a fine-wine purveyor, Berkeley and Stuart, named after the intersection where Grill 23 sits, and where each of the partners got his start in the industry.
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Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
These household purveyors of horsepower, ride height, and above all—pun intended—entertainment, are icons of aftermarket modification.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Those are properties behind a subscription pay wall, but purveyors of free streaming have also been stepping up their investments in live programming.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Niccol stepped into his new role weeks after the caffeine purveyor ousted Laxman Narasimhan, whose 18-month stint at the helm was marked by sluggish sales, and amid a waning fondness for the brand, particularly among Americans.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
These household purveyors of horsepower, ride height, and above all—pun intended—entertainment, are icons of aftermarket modification.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Those are properties behind a subscription pay wall, but purveyors of free streaming have also been stepping up their investments in live programming.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Niccol stepped into his new role weeks after the caffeine purveyor ousted Laxman Narasimhan, whose 18-month stint at the helm was marked by sluggish sales, and amid a waning fondness for the brand, particularly among Americans.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purveyor
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Scott Sanders is executive director of the Hope Resource Center, a haven and support provider for Sleaze and other users in the Hilltop area of Columbus.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, hospitals and other health care providers — whose data is particularly sensitive and whose operations are especially critical — have increasingly become a target of cyber criminals looking to cash in.Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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In the weeks before December 19, traders everywhere were fully prepared for the BOJ to hike rates from the current 0.25%.William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Before Wednesday, stock traders hoped the Fed would remain aggressive with interest-rate cuts next year, potentially extending the current bull market.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The food was sold through distributors in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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According to the press release, the batch of products believed to contain the bird flu virus was sold across the United States through distributors in Arizona, California, Colorado, Rhode Island, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Washington.Gil Macias, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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As a marketer and someone who naturally gravitates toward differentiated brands, W Hotels offered a unique vibe—design, music, service, layout—that went beyond a place to stay in-between meetings.Rob Reed, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Fittingly enough, Palantir was one recent pickup from Khoury, the social media marketer in California, on a friend’s advice.Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Purveyor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purveyor. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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