as in customers
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 clients
His longtime agent and friend, Steve Caric, often sends clients to him in the winter and early spring for extra work, and Paulsen welcomes them into his home and his brain.
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Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
If its lawyers were unable to enter federal buildings or courthouses, representation of clients before federal courts and agencies would become impossible.
—Fabio Bertoni, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Licensed therapist Allison Guilbault, who counsels Gen Z clients in New York City, said splitting tabs, sharing Ubers and buying their own drinks has also become the standard.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Ros and his team specialize in shuttling clients by air, over the notoriously nauseating Drake Passage, to rendezvous with a waiting expedition vessel.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
Many of his clients are federal employees directly affected by the lapse in pay.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Faye Tillery, founder of the HiSo Collective, a luxury travel concierge and global relocation company, encourages her clients to go straight to the source when booking.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
For example, Betterment doesn't require clients to maintain a minimum investment account balance, but there is a ACH deposit minimum of $10.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Today, Refugee Assistance Alliance has a staff of 12, with more than 100 active volunteers and around 200 refugee clients.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
If its lawyers were unable to enter federal buildings or courthouses, representation of clients before federal courts and agencies would become impossible.
—Fabio Bertoni, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Licensed therapist Allison Guilbault, who counsels Gen Z clients in New York City, said splitting tabs, sharing Ubers and buying their own drinks has also become the standard.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Ros and his team specialize in shuttling clients by air, over the notoriously nauseating Drake Passage, to rendezvous with a waiting expedition vessel.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
Many of his clients are federal employees directly affected by the lapse in pay.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Faye Tillery, founder of the HiSo Collective, a luxury travel concierge and global relocation company, encourages her clients to go straight to the source when booking.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
For example, Betterment doesn't require clients to maintain a minimum investment account balance, but there is a ACH deposit minimum of $10.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Today, Refugee Assistance Alliance has a staff of 12, with more than 100 active volunteers and around 200 refugee clients.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clients
Noun
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Other Inside Trader Joe’s podcast episodes have discussed many of the quirks of the beloved grocery store, like what the bells next to cash registered are for and whether employees are encouraged to flirt with customers.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The two companies remain in talks, although neither company indicated when customers can expect programming to resume.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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This Kentucky favorite made the list At Hermitage Farm, 10500 US-42 in Goshen, guests are invited to visit with horses, learn about how bourbon goes from seeds to sipping, and enjoy homegrown produce at the restaurant and the Hermitage Farm Store.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chili's patrons were not happy to see Skillet Beef Queso and White Skillet Queso disappear.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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At Telluride, in effect, the patrons pay for the cheaper passes, which have not gone up in price for 16 years.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Clients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clients. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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