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
Cook's ultimate goal for the company is to serve every type of consumer — including grooms — along every step of the wedding planning process.
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Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 16 May 2025
Even before the shock of the sharp changes in trade policy, there were questions about where a motor for consumer spending growth could surface to lift cotton demand higher in the 2025/26 crop year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 2025
Companies that adopt water-efficient technologies early will be better positioned to comply with regulations, maintain credibility with consumers, and secure access to reliable, resilient supply chains.
—Ken Katz, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
As consumers become more discerning, authenticity and transparency in influencer-brand partnerships will be crucial.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 16 May 2025
Even before the shock of the sharp changes in trade policy, there were questions about where a motor for consumer spending growth could surface to lift cotton demand higher in the 2025/26 crop year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 2025
Companies that adopt water-efficient technologies early will be better positioned to comply with regulations, maintain credibility with consumers, and secure access to reliable, resilient supply chains.
—Ken Katz, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
As consumers become more discerning, authenticity and transparency in influencer-brand partnerships will be crucial.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumer
Noun
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The company does not have the moral or constitutional authority to sell the genetic information of its customers.—
Moti Mizrahi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Coinbase states that no passwords or private keys were compromised, but there were issues with accessing customer funds.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The user's husband initially dismissed the sound as a fox, but as the cries continued, curiosity took over.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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For example, arranging to have the user's oven fixed with a service provider, without any intervention beyond the initial command.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Why do buyers usually win and software companies usually lose?—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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All three components declined in May: current sales dropped eight points to 37, future sales dipped one point to 42, and buyer traffic slid to 23.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The benefits here are to conserve client battery life while optimizing network resources.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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The civil attorneys or their representatives are likely to be present in court to observe the trial, since what happens there could have a significant impact the outcome of their clients’ lawsuits.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumer. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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