OWNERS Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

owners

noun

plural of owner

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

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Recent Examples of owners Its mobile years that followed were marked by friction with the platform owners, some of it self-inflicted. — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Will this matter to the owners' fanbase calling for players to take less money so Rubenstein can make more money? — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The owners will make their money on the World Series, one way or another. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Bookshop owners were also none too keen to stock the neat little paperbacks with which Lane toured the country. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 An online petition closed with over 1,950 signatures with residents hoping the new owners will work save some of the site. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 Mike Vorkunov, a sports business writer for The Athletic and The New York Times, says owners are trying to maximize revenues through premium seating and exclusive offerings. — Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Family businesses are often known for their longevity, as owners and family members create a strong sense of connection with their employees and customers. — Catherine Shanahan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The owners of Art of Play have been speaking to the press about the incident, noting that Clarkson’s posts have resulted in substantial trolling for the shop. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026

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proprietors

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History tells us that promises by news proprietors to preserve their properties’ independence from their own partisan ideological predilections are typically honored in the breach.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Sole proprietors, partners, and LLC members are generally exempt themselves, though construction businesses are typically required to carry coverage even with very few employees.

— Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

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