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owner

[oh-ner] / ˈoʊ nər /
NOUN
person who has possession of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
holder landowner partner proprietor
STRONG
governor heir heiress heritor keeper legatee possessor purchaser sharer squire
WEAK
heir-apparent something buyer titleholder
Antonyms
WEAK
leaser renter

Example Sentences

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Said former Dodgers owner Peter O’Malley: “It’s one of the great moments in Dodger history.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Tensions were highlighted in 1932 by the mass trespass of Kinder Scout, moorland kept exclusively for grouse shooting by its owner, the Duke of Devonshire.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

This past week, luxury behemoth LVMH, Gucci owner Kering and Birkin bag maker Hermès International all warned about the impact of the Iran war on big spending consumers in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Chef and restaurant owner Anna Tobias is a champion of old-school British desserts, which often feature on her restaurant Café Deco's menu.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Nothing like this has ever happened in our town before,” added George Rowley, owner of Chokecherry Real Estate and president of the local chamber of commerce.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman