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 But stocks fell for some consumer-goods companies, which could see their operations hampered by higher energy prices. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Nexstar Media Group’s The Hill, the political web site that started as a free newspaper read in most congressional offices in Washington, is launching a new direct-to-consumer streaming service that will be behind a paywall. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Goodman’s appointment comes amid significant momentum for the Petite Plume brand, with the business nearly doubling in 2025, via expansion across its direct-to-consumer and wholesale networks. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 Something has shifted in how consumers make decisions, and many brands unfortunately haven’t caught up yet. — Sophie Attwood, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consumer

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The lawsuit aims to become a class action and comes after weeks of fierce criticism and complaints from customers regarding the company’s practices.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Mohib added that conversations are underway with customers who might want to tap into Orbitworks’ manufacturing capabilities.

— Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of customer

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Russia may also be considering allowing lower-quality gasoline onto the market to increase supplies, business daily Kommersant reported this week, a move that carries risks for users.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The city installs all these bike lanes but neglects to enforce rules and regulations on the users.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of user

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Any mistakes in these cases can be fatal for the client's account, rather than for the single advertisement.

— Tyler Dykstra, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
With a client-centric platform on both iOS and Google Play that allows every client to log in and see real-time case updates, clients are able to access developments instantly and give direct feedback to the firm should situations change.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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