VENDOR Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

vendor

noun

ˈven-dər

variants also vender

Definition of vendor

as in seller

the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor

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Recent Examples of vendor In nearby Indianapolis, the annual gaming convention GenCon has had record-breaking attendance for the past two years with about 74,000 attendees and more than 800 vendors in 2026, according to its website. — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026 Sayes is a Diamond Crystal salt user and has had vendors substitute it for a house brand. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Charlotte City Councilman Malcolm Graham, who’s also on Center City Partners board, asked how long the group would limit vendor hours. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Jefferies went to $450 from $335 and kept its buy rating, predicting the cybersecurity vendor will beat top-line estimates for both the fourth quarter and its initial 2027 guidance. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vendor

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seller

Noun

In return, the seller receives an upfront payment known as a premium.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
In 2019, Amazon quietly changed its auction rules to include an undisclosed surcharge that would have to be paid by the online brands and sellers advertising on the platform.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026

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