1
as in client
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
the store greatly values its regular customers
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2
as in person
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 customer
Its revenues topped $10 billion last year. Costco, which is membership only, has developed a devoted following for its private label Kirkland Signature brand, which makes competing products of name-brand products, usually at a far lower price to customers.
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Alana Wise, NPR, 1 July 2025
New York City and Los Angeles restaurants cannot provide single-use plastic beverage straws unless a customer requests them.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Tesla's stock price has fallen roughly 21% this year, with the company's sales tumbling in Europe and Musk's involvement with the Trump administration alienating at least some customers in the U.S.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 1 July 2025
Jamba Juice Jamba Juice customers can purchase one 16-ounce Mango-A-Go-Go or Strawberry Whirl Smoothie for $1 between 3-6 p.m. local time on Saturday, while supplies last at participating locations.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Alana Wise, NPR, 1 July 2025
New York City and Los Angeles restaurants cannot provide single-use plastic beverage straws unless a customer requests them.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Tesla's stock price has fallen roughly 21% this year, with the company's sales tumbling in Europe and Musk's involvement with the Trump administration alienating at least some customers in the U.S.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 1 July 2025
Jamba Juice Jamba Juice customers can purchase one 16-ounce Mango-A-Go-Go or Strawberry Whirl Smoothie for $1 between 3-6 p.m. local time on Saturday, while supplies last at participating locations.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer
Noun
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The co-labs allow clients to direct funds to charities quicker and with less effort.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The Wolves would have to come to them in Chicago, a way for Floyd to reduce the strain on a client who had been through the wringer that week.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The group advises the person to contact the local police department because the police will try to find the owner and if necessary, break the car window.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Officials have increased the reward for information leading to the person who fatally shot a 21-year-old congressional intern in Washington, D.C., last month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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While each cup of lemonade costs $1, some patrons have offered much more.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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So that the stadium — already gifted, prime public land — can offer a few more parking spots for its patrons, while our kids are left with fewer places to play.—
John Herbst,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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There’s going to be a steady rotation of guys getting snaps along the line.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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And the coolest part for me, coming to Columbus, was switching roles from Boston and now being the guy who is counted on to work with younger guys.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Clap boxes seem to be just another small way Disney Parks attempts to create fun and immersive experiences for guests.—
Nicholas Kobe,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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On another note, a stylish Canadian tuxedo was also spotted on one guest.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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The Wimbledon men's final between three-time Grand Slam winner Sinner and Alcaraz (a five-time Grand Slam champ) comes less than two months after Alcaraz stormed back from a huge deficit to win the French Open in five sets on June 8.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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In a post-Federer/Nadal era and with Novak Djokovic getting beat in straight sets by Sinner in back-to-back semifinals, this is the new showcase event in men’s tennis.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Drake’s music spoke to a particular kind of dislocation that resonated more deeply as modern life grew louder and faster.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Again, such symptoms are quite non-specific and can represent many different conditions ranging from too much stress in your life to sleep apnea to depression to long Covid to cancer.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customer. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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