RETAILERS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

retailers

noun

plural of retailer

as in distributors

a person or business that sells things directly to customers for their own use The company is a leading retailer of women's clothing.

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Recent Examples of retailers The price on Trace reflects the retail price minus what is received from the rental or sale created — with users still buying products new from retailers. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 An oil shortage continues to bedevil crude sellers, who typically pass along higher costs to retailers and, in turn, drivers at the pump. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Walmart offered the largest candy selection among the retailers visited. — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 The Barbie Signature Role Model doll is $45 at Target and other major online retailers. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 Embassies, banks, and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World, whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 All the best telescope and camera deals from all retailers will be on our Prime Day hub, with money off a range of products. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026 For comparison, Ross Stores shares are off about 4% since the day before TJX's August earnings report, underscoring the tough tape for retailers. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 The company did not publicly identify the specific stores or retailers that received the affected lot. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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Despite the cool reception from distributors, the pair haven’t given up, and still plan on shopping their movie to either a streamer or theatrical distributor.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.

— Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026

Definition of distributors

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Under that unique arrangement between the league, team and venue, the Jaguars are responsible for game day staffing, vendors, operations, ticketing, concessions and more.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Others have taken to buying from black-market street vendors.

— Matt Gutman, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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