CONSUMER Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

consumer

noun

Definition of consumer

as in customer

a person who buys goods and services Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.

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Recent Examples of consumer Altuzarra and Khaite endorsements typically take one selling season to reach mall-tier brands, and Trendalytics is already flagging consumer-demand signals. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 As a result, consumers might be best off buying sooner rather than later. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 While the Nike Running playbook has led the way in its turnaround efforts, Hill also spoke about efforts to sharpen its focus with consumers. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 While consumer spending has remained resilient, Americans have been drawing down their reserves in the process. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consumer

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Noun

Verizon’s decision to drop Starz deprives its customers of access to a unique slate of programming that cannot be found anywhere else and leaves viewers with fewer choices.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Meyer said the brand’s Good Luck Necklace continues to be a bestseller, while customers also return for longtime signatures including evil eyes and inlay hearts.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of customer

Noun

But even in the consumer technology sphere, other digital surveillance devices pose similar threats to the privacy and well-being of users, especially for women.

— Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
People will soon be able to text with their dot, which can take action on a user’s behalf using a separate machine in the cloud.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of user

Noun

An algorithm acting for a buyer may evaluate price, timing and terms against another algorithm acting for a seller.

— Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
The buyer pays a lump sum and, of course, more than the surrender value, though naturally less than the eventual death benefit, and takes over the premiums from there.

— Rob Haynie, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of buyer

Noun

These spaces also give us the opportunity to connect with the creative communities around our clients and become part of the life of a place.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
On the whole, my clients tend to favor a boutique experience with upscale yachts, luxury lodges, and private services.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

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