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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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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

“The Angels Organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” owner Arte Moreno said Friday in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Lampard got the job ahead of former player John Eustace, with owner King a huge admirer.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The grateful owner usually tried to pay them for their time, but they refused.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith