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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Large plastic panels below the arm rests on the doors feel chintzy, as do the slide-out cup holders and storage area below the center console.
    Steven Ewing, Ars Technica, 6 Nov. 2023
  • There is also a holder designed for a water bottle, a spot for a pen or pencil, and a loop with a snap that can hold garden tape or twine.
    Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2023
  • And for me, that’s Halloween candles and Halloween candle holders.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • These candle holders fill in those blank spaces on your table, adding a touch of warmth and style to your Thanksgiving setting.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Its lightweight, rechargeable design is made to be taken anywhere, whether that be the cup holder of your car or in a suitcase on the way to a stuffy hotel room.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
  • That means the loan holder needs to use the applicable federal rates tables to set the interest rate.
    Aly J. Yale, wsj.com, 7 Nov. 2023
  • It’s made with fishers in mind, too, with a sit-top design and option for a fishing pole holder and cooler attachment to store your catch of the day.
    Courtney Campbell, goodhousekeeping.com, 12 May 2023

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