How to Use holder in a Sentence

holder

noun
  • She is the holder of an honorary degree.
  • Put the holders in a row on the tray with the Shamash candle at the center.
    Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
  • All are still up on the year, which will give some comfort to 401(k) holders.
    The Editors, National Review, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Magnetic buckle holders on the sides of the seat are a nice touch that keep the buckles in place.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Once the mortgage has been paid off, the voucher holder will own the home outright.
    Margaret Kates | Mkates@al.com, al, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Pass holders will be able to ski up to seven days at St. Moritz with no blackout dates.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
  • These holders hang over the base of a cabinet or shelf and offer the perfect home for your mugs and cups.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
  • The holder was like a stove lid with a hole in it on which the melting pot could be set and a cook stove used to melt bullet metal.
    Outdoor Life, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, with three 7-inch tines that dig into the ground, this hose holder is sturdy and easy to install.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Failure to get the lien holder changed can result in fees or an interest rate hike from the new lender.
    Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 19 July 2023
  • Bonus: The shelves come with two beverage holders to keep your drinks nearby.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2023
  • But the money goes to the account holder and, due to age restrictions on those platforms, that’s the parent or guardian.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 9 July 2024
  • Four necklace hooks, six earring holes, and one long ring holder make up this easy, stow-and-go option.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The baseball cap holder can be stuck behind doors, on your bedroom wall, or even in your closet.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
  • In setting, put a spool of filament on the holder, and feed it into the extruder.
    PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
  • Plus, the arms are wide enough to hold objects without cup holders, which can sometimes take away from design.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
  • Despite its regrettable title, Scream (why not 5cream??) ranks solidly as the third-place holder for the best of the franchise.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 May 2023
  • Sometimes, public office holders can lead the way by showing what not to do.
    Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024
  • And a big drive right before the break wound up yielding zero points when the snap on a would-be field-goal attempt was low and bounced to the holder, ruining the try.
    Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Use the two cup holders for your coffee and water bottle, and the back pocket for your boarding pass or passport.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
  • To use, just fill the cleaner bottle with your favorite mop cleaner, set it back into its holder, and press the handle to spray the cleaner on the floor.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • But a court returned it to the last holders of the painting, the family of the caretaker of a German army barracks who had lived in Munich in 1945.
    Catherine Hickley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2023
  • For current card holders, check out the Prime card member bonus page(Opens in a new window) for current bonus point offers.
    Eric Ng, PCMAG, 26 June 2023
  • Ticket holders who cannot make the new show will be eligible for a refund.
    USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Cavenaugh noted customers don't have control over when the lien holder sends the title and the dealer receives it.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 July 2023
  • Admission to each Spotlight film is $15, $5 for VIP pass holders.
    Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 21 Aug. 2023
  • It’s got a slim base that’ll fit into most cup holders and it’s got a three-position lid and reusable straw.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2023
  • All ticket holders for the 2023 event will be refunded at the original point of purchase.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Because it’s made out of heavier knit acrylic fabric, make sure to buy a weighty stocking holder that can keep it upright.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Other sports rights holders are expanding their live in-game access to players and coaches and the NFL apparently wants to keep pace.
    Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024

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