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
The new state-of-the-art factory which is sustainable from the design stage and fully automated, enables YKK to build a production system capable of delivering products that meet the various demands of its customers, including global brands.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
When subscribers to virtual MVPD services are tossed into the mix, operators have lost 20% of their video customers since the first quarter of 2022.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
In underbanked markets—particularly those plagued by high rates of online fraud—newer fintechs must work hard to win the trust of customers who might be skeptical about using digital services.
—Murtaza Ali, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The arrests outside Home Depot targeted day laborers hired by the chain’s customers, including homeowners and contractors who rely on undocumented workers for home repair and construction jobs.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
When subscribers to virtual MVPD services are tossed into the mix, operators have lost 20% of their video customers since the first quarter of 2022.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
In underbanked markets—particularly those plagued by high rates of online fraud—newer fintechs must work hard to win the trust of customers who might be skeptical about using digital services.
—Murtaza Ali, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The arrests outside Home Depot targeted day laborers hired by the chain’s customers, including homeowners and contractors who rely on undocumented workers for home repair and construction jobs.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer
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While many clients, especially those purchasing a bespoke wedding look, travel to the brand’s Sloane Street flagship in London, her trunk shows allow those in New York into her bridal world.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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Elysium Space also contracted to have cremated human remains and DNA of clients placed aboard the lunar lander.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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This contrast shows how the same event can feel empowering to one person and limiting to another. 2.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Winners can pick up their claim forms in person at more than 23,000 California Lottery retail partners, but are also allowed to fill out a form online.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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But the best joke of the night came early… before patrons even got to their seats, in fact.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2025
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While making his way down the ramp, patrons began tossing Brady an assortment of NFL jerseys.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Jayson Tatum landed in a Boston situation that didn’t rely on him to be the guy until Year 3.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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While the fan messages did make the guys laugh, a lot of it was thanks to their ribbing of each other and themselves.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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When Ice Spice made her Saturday Night Live debut in October 2023 as a musical guest, Swift was on hand to help introduce her.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The wine mixer takes place around Avalon, prompting guests to get to know the island.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Six men were inside a 2018 GMC Sierra pickup truck at the time of the shooting.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
1 July 2025
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The practice of superimposing disparate information has outlasted scientific acceptance of zodiac men.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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My last question: How is life in Malibu now after the fires?—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people’s lives.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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