CLIENT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

client

noun

ˈklī-ənt

Definition of client

as in customer

a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business a law firm soliciting new clients through television advertising

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Recent Examples of client Andrew Miltenberg, an attorney representing the student who returned to Cornell this fall, said his client maintains the encounter was consensual. — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 On the product side, Calik aims to integrate sustainable technologies into its fabrics without making sustainability an additional cost for clients. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Andrew Miltenberg, an attorney representing the student, said his client maintains the encounter was consensual. — Leah Willingham, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 How often clients need to chase confirmations or intervene themselves provides another measure. — Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for client

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Noun

The experience highlighted a central problem in warship procurement; selecting an existing design does not necessarily guarantee faster or cheaper construction if the customer substantially changes its architecture.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
The companies said Instacart customers can now shop at more than 50,000 additional stores on top of the nearly 100,000 stores on the Instacart platform today.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of customer

Noun

No one’s taking away your phone at the MCA, though some entertainment venues and artists have experimented with requiring patrons to leave their devices at the door.

— Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Each laureate will receive 15 million yen ($95,160), a testimonial letter, and a medal, which will be presented by Prince Hitachi, honorary patron of the Japan Art Association.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of patron

Noun

For those who'd like to take in mountain views, the rolling hills of North Georgia are on full display from Lake Lanier, where guests can rent boats or spend a day at one of the marinas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Sardelli also encourages guests to locate the essentials, including power outlets, and adjust the temperature and lighting to their preferences.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

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