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
Franz often reflects on her own recovery journey when speaking with clients.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of those clients were donors to Hogsett's campaign.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
His clients included Entertainment One, IPC, Westbrook Media, Adam DiVello’s Done and Done Productions and Beyond Productions US.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
The defense attorney told the judge in October that his client has no previous criminal history and has led a life of community service.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of those clients were donors to Hogsett's campaign.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
His clients included Entertainment One, IPC, Westbrook Media, Adam DiVello’s Done and Done Productions and Beyond Productions US.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
The defense attorney told the judge in October that his client has no previous criminal history and has led a life of community service.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for client
Noun
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Drivers should look into a company’s customer reviews and complaint history before signing up, as information like claim satisfaction ratings can indicate whether its prices are worth the cost of poor service.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All the bathrooms for patrons are outside the building, in temporary trailers.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The restaurant offers an ambitious tasting menu focusing on a different theme each season, so guests can return year after year for a creative new experience.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Impress your next dinner guests with this 30-piece set of blue-and-white dinnerware.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Client.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/client. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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