HOLDER Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

holder

noun

ˈhōl-dər

Definition of holder

as in owner

one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership the holders of the land gave us permission to camp on it

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as in container

something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation her hat made a good holder for the shells she collected on the beach

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Recent Examples of holder In one case, an East Coast bank broke with two prominent detention center contractors after account holders – including Jersey City, New Jersey – withdrew more than $350 million. — Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 The theft of talent and artistry by LLMs goes significantly deeper than simply the impact on legal rights holders. — David Barber, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 Season ticket holders pay $109 for seats between the 20-yard lines for preseason games. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 There's also a slider for the thumb under the bit holder that functions as a fidget toy. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holder

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What’s more, Indian real estate owners are funding the build-out themselves, Watts said.

— Warren Masilamony, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Aitken is hopeful that the team’s sale will open a path to a new land deal with incoming owner Stan Kroenke.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of owner

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Cut a six-inch stem tip from a healthy plant and remove all but the top two leaves, then submerge in water or pot into a small container with potting mix.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Unlike bourbon, which must be aged in new charred oak containers, American single malt can be matured in used, new uncharred, or new charred oak.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of container

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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
Audrey Keenan, the chef and proprietor behind Yanzi Noodle House, hails from Liuzhou, the second-largest city in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and home of luosifen.

— Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

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