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
While that may seem a distant problem, consumers could very soon see the impact.
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Ernesta, an accessible luxury direct-to-consumer rug brand launched in 2023 by a Peloton cofounder, is revolutionizing the home decor industry with quick-turnaround custom rugs measured down to the inch.
—Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The release of the teaser sparked a widespread discussion as consumers, investors, and analysts speculated on the company’s next big move.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
However, as with Trump's other trade measures, some warn that the higher import taxes will likely be passed by companies onto the consumer in the form of higher prices.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Ernesta, an accessible luxury direct-to-consumer rug brand launched in 2023 by a Peloton cofounder, is revolutionizing the home decor industry with quick-turnaround custom rugs measured down to the inch.
—Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The release of the teaser sparked a widespread discussion as consumers, investors, and analysts speculated on the company’s next big move.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
However, as with Trump's other trade measures, some warn that the higher import taxes will likely be passed by companies onto the consumer in the form of higher prices.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumer
Noun
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Like some other customers, Micah Fannin was checking out Dutch Bros for the first time.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Trump dropped a pending Securities and Exchange lawsuit against his key financial backer Binance that claimed the company was misleading its customers and diverting their funds.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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VPNs provide a layer of encryption for users, with the main benefit being additional security and data privacy.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The user purchased Bitcoin for $14,120 in two separate transactions, and the Bitcoin was sent to a digital wallet, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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China, the biggest foreign buyer of American soybeans for many years, last bought American beans in May and has not bought any for this harvest season, which began in September.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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Plus, if a potential buyer has allergies, they might be discouraged from putting in an offer.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite the company's industry recognition and long list of clients, Simmons still views Elanco as an underdog working to earn the trust of farmers, pet owners and veterinarians.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere on Lake Geneva are competitors such as Givaudan, (potential) clients such as P&G and Nestle, and technical schools such as EPFL, or the world-famous hospitality business school École hôtelière de Lausanne.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumer. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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