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as in proprietor
the owner of land or housing that is rented to another
agreed to pay the landlord the rent on the first Monday of each month
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Recent Examples of landlord
North Michigan Avenue remains in serious need of help, even as the section of Boul Mich near the riverwalk shows signs of renewal, with landlords snapping up commercial space at discount rates, like recently at Tribune Tower.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Many of Cincinnati's migrants lived in unsanitary, overcrowded tenements that were badly neglected by landlords.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
April Riddle's landlord stood on her porch with an ultimatum: Pay $250 more in rent per month, or get out in 30 days.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In the 5-4 vote, both of the tenant representatives and the two landlord representatives voted against the 3 percent hike — though for vastly different, and predictable, reasons.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 July 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Many of Cincinnati's migrants lived in unsanitary, overcrowded tenements that were badly neglected by landlords.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
April Riddle's landlord stood on her porch with an ultimatum: Pay $250 more in rent per month, or get out in 30 days.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In the 5-4 vote, both of the tenant representatives and the two landlord representatives voted against the 3 percent hike — though for vastly different, and predictable, reasons.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landlord
Noun
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The nori for Marin Coastal Gin is hand-harvested from the beaches below the rugged bluffs of the Sonoma Coast by Heidi Herrmann, proprietor of Strong Arm Farm.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Back in Gilbert's Olde Salem Magic Shoppe, the proprietor's black cat Cobweb is seen climbing onto one of the store shelves.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Deliveries are a crucial bellwether of financial health, as the bulk of payment for the aircraft from airline or lessor customers occurs at delivery.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Esports company Savvy Games, aircraft lessor AviLease, telecom firm STC, and mining giant Ma’aden, as well as dividend earnings from Saudi National Bank, helped boost 2024 revenues 25%.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Initially, they were primarily employed in roles like innkeepers, serving food and making beds.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Ron is a beefy man in his early forties, with thick glasses and a short dark beard, and has the ample appearance and jovial manner of an Elizabethan innkeeper.—
Robert Finch
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors introduced the letter during a February preliminary hearing on the new charges.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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Or, the other extreme, when the chairman/CEO announces the deal by shooting off an official email or releasing an official letter or newsletter on the company's HR portal or intranet.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In most states prospective renters or buyers don't have a right to know how much flood insurance will cost.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Now, many of those rental units sit empty, awaiting renters.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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“Landlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landlord. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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