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 The event will not be open to the public and is exclusively for Creative Planning staff and clients. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 The subsequent products soon attracted the attention of Estée Lauder in the ’80s and over the past half century, the company has grown exponentially — now serving more than 550 clients. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Several lawyers contacted by The Associated Press confirmed their clients vanished from the system this week, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association warned its members about the situation Friday. — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Denis De Souza is a high-profile hairdresser in Los Angeles whose clients have included Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Collins, and Nicole Richie. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for client

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Granda added that Polymarket is also spending considerably more on promotions to acquire new customers, and the prediction market industry has become effectively a two-horse race that will see a handful of other players fighting for scraps.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
September 24, 2026 AI is rapidly changing how top leaders communicate with employees, customers, boards, and each other.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of customer

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Trump has tried to put his name on the building’s facade and run into resistance from Democrats, arts patrons and a federal judge who blocked the move last week.

— Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Behind every patron stood a workshop where art and science were a single discipline.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of patron

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The outlet added that doves were released outside the church before guests moved inside for the ceremony.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
Its south side is also home to several genuine luxury hotels (including Bulgari’s beloved resort in Uluwatu), with more planning to welcome guests in the coming months.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

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