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as in clients
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
the store greatly values its regular customers
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as in people
a member of the human race
he's one tough customer, so you'd better not cross him
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Recent Examples of customers
In 1933, a writer for this magazine visited Saliger and reviewed letters from satisfied customers.
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Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Another social media post on the day of the opening showed a large crowd waiting out front, and customers showing off their purchases.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Bywater’s connection and what people are saying Bywater said one of the most enjoyable parts of the job is interacting with workers and customers at the park.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The most important part about his content is its bringing more customers to small businesses that had been struggling to get people through the door.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Prefacing opening day for the general public, Habit will open Saturday, May 2 for VIP customers — aka CharClub members.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
If the trial lawyers win, customers are forced to pay higher prices.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The challenge will be convincing longtime TSMC customers to make the leap.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Another social media post on the day of the opening showed a large crowd waiting out front, and customers showing off their purchases.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Bywater’s connection and what people are saying Bywater said one of the most enjoyable parts of the job is interacting with workers and customers at the park.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The most important part about his content is its bringing more customers to small businesses that had been struggling to get people through the door.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Prefacing opening day for the general public, Habit will open Saturday, May 2 for VIP customers — aka CharClub members.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
If the trial lawyers win, customers are forced to pay higher prices.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The challenge will be convincing longtime TSMC customers to make the leap.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customers
Noun
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The center is currently seeking state money to help pay for a program to hire homeless clients to minimum wage jobs cleaning the community, hoping to give people a boost toward better-paying employment down the line.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Never mind that the case counsellor appeared to have no other clients except for me.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Performing new music at the Williamsburg, Brooklyn, bar’s long-running open mic is just a typical Sunday night for him and many other patrons.—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition, there will be a chance to sample foods from several Downtown restaurants and mingle with the business owners and patrons.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are a lot of guys who will pass and get their teammates into trouble.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The thing is, those guys are going to go out there and compete.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s a heated pool and hot tub (the latter is on an elevated bluff, which offers sunset views), and an outdoor shower lets guests soak in the surrounding nature as much as possible.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, there are plastic water bottles for guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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There was evidence that the two men, who’d befriended Brettler weeks earlier, had assaulted him shortly before his death – though neither was charged by police, who concluded that the death was probably suicide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and one donation may help save up to three lives, according to the American Red Cross.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The suspect appeared in a 2017 segment on KABC-TV about a conference showcasing inventions aimed at improving the lives of seniors.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Carter offers a few pointers on seeing these majestic creatures on land.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Men, society tells us ad nauseam, are simple creatures.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Customers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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