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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
Most airlines prioritize status holders within their frequent flier programs for complimentary upgrades to Economy Plus or business class.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2025
The lease is already on its second holder in only 14 years and there is simply no way to predict what the future holds.
—Aimee Rosato, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
The most recent big Mega Millions winner was a lucky lottery ticket holder in Arizona, who struck gold on Jan. 18, winning a $113 million jackpot.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
JetBlue previously launched a feature that allows up to seven account holders to pool points together and combine points.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2025
The lease is already on its second holder in only 14 years and there is simply no way to predict what the future holds.
—Aimee Rosato, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
The most recent big Mega Millions winner was a lucky lottery ticket holder in Arizona, who struck gold on Jan. 18, winning a $113 million jackpot.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
JetBlue previously launched a feature that allows up to seven account holders to pool points together and combine points.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holder
Noun
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There is no time limit for filing claims, because the state maintains unclaimed assets for the rightful owners forever, according to nccash.com.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
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Imagine being a small business owner, but having the capability, prowess and digital presence of a large enterprise on a small company budget.—
Chris Boudreau,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The government contributed an additional 24 beds via medical container units, known as connexes, including one operating room.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The near-endless colors of flowers are the star of many gardens, sidewalk planters, and front porch containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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The proprietors needed a fast, storm resistant and beautiful solution.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Both were crashing bores because of the literally nauseating behavior of fans and the uncaring attitude of the proprietors.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Holder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holder. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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