as in supplier
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a person or business that sells or provides something
a purveyor of kitchen supplies a software purveyor
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Recent Examples of purveyor
That’s no small feat, especially considering Sonic 3 went up against Hollywood’s most formidable purveyor of PG fare — Disney.
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
But like many large purveyors of physical media, its fortunes turned with the rise of the internet, digital downloads, and online shopping.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
Vintage purveyors, professional thrifters, and online consignment shops may even use Instagram or TikTok to market their goods.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
There’s even a fine-wine purveyor, Berkeley and Stuart, named after the intersection where Grill 23 sits, and where each of the partners got his start in the industry.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
But like many large purveyors of physical media, its fortunes turned with the rise of the internet, digital downloads, and online shopping.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
Vintage purveyors, professional thrifters, and online consignment shops may even use Instagram or TikTok to market their goods.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
There’s even a fine-wine purveyor, Berkeley and Stuart, named after the intersection where Grill 23 sits, and where each of the partners got his start in the industry.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purveyor
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Scott Sanders is executive director of the Hope Resource Center, a haven and support provider for Sleaze and other users in the Hilltop area of Columbus.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, hospitals and other health care providers — whose data is particularly sensitive and whose operations are especially critical — have increasingly become a _target of cyber criminals looking to cash in.Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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In the weeks before December 19, traders everywhere were fully prepared for the BOJ to hike rates from the current 0.25%.William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Before Wednesday, stock traders hoped the Fed would remain aggressive with interest-rate cuts next year, potentially extending the current bull market.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Walt Disney proved Spain’s biggest distributor in 2024.John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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Having the holiday fall on a Wednesday is a gift, distributors say.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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As a marketer and someone who naturally gravitates toward differentiated brands, W Hotels offered a unique vibe—design, music, service, layout—that went beyond a place to stay in-between meetings.Rob Reed, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Fittingly enough, Palantir was one recent pickup from Khoury, the social media marketer in California, on a friend’s advice.Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Purveyor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purveyor. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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