How to Use consumer in a Sentence

consumer

noun
  • Many consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
  • That would be good for consumers but also for the climate.
    Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 11 Feb. 2024
  • But American consumers have yet to take to live shopping in the same way.
    Kalley Huang, New York Times, 10 May 2023
  • But climate change should not be a free pass for gouging consumers, Chabria said.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Clear warning labels to alert consumers that the product contains THC and should be kept out of reach of kids.
    Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 12 Sep. 2023
  • And consumers already owe almost $1 trillion on their charge cards, up 17% jump from last year and a record high.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 May 2023
  • In contrast, the new spot is about reminding consumers that Oreo has always been a snack at the top of consumer minds.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Don’t forget that the influencer is your first consumer.
    Anthony Coppers, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2023
  • But other experts say consumers shouldn’t get their hopes up.
    Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Many years ago, some of the farming practices for raising tilapia led consumer to avoid it, but the industry has since made changes.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2024
  • To avoid this risk, consumers should set up auto-pay or keep track of payment due dates to avoid falling behind.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Bottle the wine—or transfer it to cans or boxes—before shipping it to store shelves or consumers.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
  • With Black Friday only about a week away, there are signs consumers aren't in a jolly, high-spending mood.
    Marley Jay, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The extra capital will help Chongqing Ant make more loans to Chinese consumers.
    WSJ, 28 Sep. 2023
  • These new rules mean real change for the more than 450 million consumers inside E.U. borders.
    Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
  • And spending by consumers has stayed strong, which is a major reason there hasn't been a recession.
    Marley Jay, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2023
  • In 2021, the brewer benched Budweiser from the Big Game in favor of a message telling consumers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Other oral cough and cold products will continue to be offered to meet consumer needs.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2023
  • But the company is also working to expand the tier with new options for both marketers and consumers.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Regardless, 2023 has shown us how the nation’s red/blue culture wars have merged with the nation’s consumer culture.
    Dante Chinni, NBC News, 6 Aug. 2023
  • The money consumers owe Summit for late fees is substantial.
    Andrew Moreau, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Lower bond yields make borrowing less costly for consumers on items big and small.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The commission fee is well worth the time, effort, and guidance a real estate agent provides and many consumers are willing to pay it.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The United States and China both have much to lose in a geopolitical fight over consumer electronics.
    Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Jeff Bezos promised 10 years ago to color the skies with a fleet of drones that would fly across cities to deliver consumers their every Amazon desire.
    Stephen Pastis, Fortune, 12 July 2023
  • By teaming up with Shein, a seller of trendy goods that enjoys a cult following around the world, Reliance will be able to cater to younger consumers at lower price points.
    Michelle Toh, CNN, 26 May 2023
  • The ultimate goal of Pro Shop, per Mumm, is to connect the worlds of entertainment, commerce, and golf, bringing together consumers who play the game, with the pros who live the game.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Marcondes struck an optimistic tone about Bud Light and said the brand will begin to go around the country to reconnect with consumers.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 20 June 2023
  • Barry said factors at play include finding a balance between its staff and where consumers want to shop.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2024
  • There are some other notable issues that don’t affect the quality of the cook but may sway consumers one way or another.
    Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023

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