Synonyms of proprietors

proprietors

noun

plural of proprietor

as in owners

one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership

the proprietor of a used-car dealership

Synonyms & Similar Words

• owners
• possessors
• holders
• landowners
• co-owners
• coproprietors
• landlords

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenants
• lessees
• squatters
• renters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proprietors

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

The story also summarized how much money the two candidates had raised from different categories of supporters, such as the proprietors of nursing homes, labor unions and small donors. — Robert Boatright, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026

Na Praia won’t be open until summer 2027, but the proprietors of the beloved pastoral escape that is São Lourenço do Barrocal east of Comporta are promising an exquisite new offering of suites, houses, and villas nestled into the dunes themselves. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

For over two decades, the scumbag proprietors of Paddy's Pub have brought us some of the best, most boundary-pushing comedy on the airwaves. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

When estimating quarterly tax obligations, sole proprietors should keep in mind that owner draws are NOT tax-deductible expenses for their business. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

As EverPass advocated to bar owners about the benefits of switching from satellite to the company’s streaming architecture, some proprietors complained about the cost and hassle of making the jump. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026