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 Any mistakes in these cases can be fatal for the client's account, rather than for the single advertisement. — Tyler Dykstra, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 With a client-centric platform on both iOS and Google Play that allows every client to log in and see real-time case updates, clients are able to access developments instantly and give direct feedback to the firm should situations change. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Along with dressing members of the British royal family, including Kate Middleton and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, the label’s clients includes Emma Watson, Helen Mirren and Olivia Colman, among others. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for client

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Noun

The lawsuit aims to become a class action and comes after weeks of fierce criticism and complaints from customers regarding the company’s practices.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Mohib added that conversations are underway with customers who might want to tap into Orbitworks’ manufacturing capabilities.

— Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of customer

Noun

The outing marked King Charles’ first tour of London Zoo as ZSL’s royal patron, though the royal has had close ties to the zoo since his childhood.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
The development will take the place of an aging office building and a gravel parking lot popular among patrons of the open-air food court across the road.

— Mark Dee July 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026

Definition of patron

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As for the official calendar, Indian couturier Manish Malhotra, who dressed Karan Johar at this year’s Met Gala, is among the guest houses showing in Paris this season.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
The ship can accommodate 5,610 guests at double occupancy, according to a cruise line fact sheet.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of guest

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