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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
Ceramic, terra-cotta, brass, and rattan holders in different colors and shapes are used throughout the shop to display stunning faux blooms.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Scoop up our favorite finds below, like this floral canister and darling egg holder that can creatively hold a batch of deviled eggs for upcoming Easter gatherings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday a rollback of deportation protections and work permits for Haitian TPS holders.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Now, the trend has gone beyond the bottles themselves with straw topper accessories, bottle charms, holder bags and rubber boots that protect the bottom of the vessels.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Scoop up our favorite finds below, like this floral canister and darling egg holder that can creatively hold a batch of deviled eggs for upcoming Easter gatherings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday a rollback of deportation protections and work permits for Haitian TPS holders.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Now, the trend has gone beyond the bottles themselves with straw topper accessories, bottle charms, holder bags and rubber boots that protect the bottom of the vessels.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for holder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holder
Noun
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The suit alleges that Live Nation had used its position as the nation’s largest concert promoter, ticket seller and venue owner to beat out competitors.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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The shop’s owner isn’t sure why this customer is so keen on unloading it.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Put it in a container and offer it to your child later, or save it for the next meal.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2025
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But other types of containers also work, such as air-tight plastic containers or even sandwich bags or other types of sealable plastic storage bags.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The man’s fears are realized when the monkey suddenly begins banging his drum, with a Rube Goldberg-style series of events causing the proprietor to get graphically disemboweled.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Clodagh Lawless, proprietor of The Dearborn in the Loop, said the restaurant depended on Loop office workers to hit its lunch revenue projections.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Holder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holder. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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