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
The center is currently seeking state money to help pay for a program to hire homeless clients to minimum wage jobs cleaning the community, hoping to give people a boost toward better-paying employment down the line.
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Never mind that the case counsellor appeared to have no other clients except for me.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Before the bodies were found at Penrose, a mother and daughter who operated a funeral home in the western Colorado city of Montrose were sentenced to federal prison after being accused of selling body parts and giving clients fake ashes.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Since the pilot program concluded in May 2025, the MIDA organizations have continued to take new clients, but through referrals instead of through master calendar hearings.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
In a note to clients this week, UBS analyst Brian Meredith estimates Berkshire is trading at an 8% discount to its intrinsic value.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
His roster of clients includes Stella Maxwell, Jesse Jo Stark, Soo Joo, Tefi Pessoa, Barbara Palvin, Irina Shayk, Andie MacDowell, Dylan Sprouse, and Rainey Qualley.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Large aviation firms have developed strategies to ease the strain while preserving convenience for clients.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Never mind that the case counsellor appeared to have no other clients except for me.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Before the bodies were found at Penrose, a mother and daughter who operated a funeral home in the western Colorado city of Montrose were sentenced to federal prison after being accused of selling body parts and giving clients fake ashes.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Since the pilot program concluded in May 2025, the MIDA organizations have continued to take new clients, but through referrals instead of through master calendar hearings.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
In a note to clients this week, UBS analyst Brian Meredith estimates Berkshire is trading at an 8% discount to its intrinsic value.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
His roster of clients includes Stella Maxwell, Jesse Jo Stark, Soo Joo, Tefi Pessoa, Barbara Palvin, Irina Shayk, Andie MacDowell, Dylan Sprouse, and Rainey Qualley.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Large aviation firms have developed strategies to ease the strain while preserving convenience for clients.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clients
Noun
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In 1933, a writer for this magazine visited Saliger and reviewed letters from satisfied customers.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s a heated pool and hot tub (the latter is on an elevated bluff, which offers sunset views), and an outdoor shower lets guests soak in the surrounding nature as much as possible.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, there are plastic water bottles for guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Performing new music at the Williamsburg, Brooklyn, bar’s long-running open mic is just a typical Sunday night for him and many other patrons.—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition, there will be a chance to sample foods from several Downtown restaurants and mingle with the business owners and patrons.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Clients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clients. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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