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
Tandon said weekends are packed at the store and bring in out-of-state customers from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont in addition to in-state clients.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Roughly 60% of ARC’s workforce is former clients, the company’s spokesperson said.
—Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Many of those clients are tech entrepreneurs and business owners, whose wealth comes from stocks, real estate or other investments that are taxed at a lower rate, if at all, compared with people who earn a salary.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Babbs will play Eric Cropper, a super-wealthy R&B artist and longtime client of Jax.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Roughly 60% of ARC’s workforce is former clients, the company’s spokesperson said.
—Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Many of those clients are tech entrepreneurs and business owners, whose wealth comes from stocks, real estate or other investments that are taxed at a lower rate, if at all, compared with people who earn a salary.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Babbs will play Eric Cropper, a super-wealthy R&B artist and longtime client of Jax.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for client
Noun
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Owned by the team behind butcher shop Meat N’ Bone, the new Wagyu Bar, which originally opened at 2257 Coral Way in 2021, is bigger, with seating for 70 customers.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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At Humble Beginnings Tattoo, a shop that has operated for more than two decades, artists are offering promotions throughout the week as customers line up to commemorate their connection to the city.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nearly two years ago, Salty Iguana in Olathe was filled with the sounds of chatty patrons and sizzling fajitas.—
Jenna Thompson
April 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Saturday, April 4, near the intersection of Remount Road and Wilkinson Boulevard, and one of the patrons was injured when the suspect hit her with his car, court documents report.—
Mark Price
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The cushions are crafted with a blend of polyester and cotton, and have a 3-inch depth that offers a cloud-like feel to keep you or guests comfortable for hours on end.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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An adjacent nook offers space for a two-piece band, entertaining guests with live music both indoors and outside.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Client.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/client. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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