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 Currently, consumers can shop Nike through all of those channels as well as thousands of other online storefronts powered by Nike’s brick-and-mortar partners in the region and a network of secondary distributors. — Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 July 2026 According to Nacewicz, the response to Alo’s handbags reinforced the belief that consumers connect with what the brand represents beyond apparel. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 Leigh notes that not every state can take part in Raffall competitions because of different state gambling, lottery and consumer protection laws. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 But ISPs choose to treat them as separate charges for the purpose of billing consumers. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consumer

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Noun

Back on the side of the highway, Lama has landed another customer and disappeared into the dark.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
The sandwiches are so well-liked that one customer has tried all 95 current sandwiches.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Definition of customer

Noun

Curtis said the chain is testing menu items like Whopper Bites and protein-forward bowls, partly to accommodate the shifting tastes of GLP-1 users.

— Hallie Jackson, NBC news, 19 July 2026
The consequences could be critical if an agent has access to a user’s messages, location, and their device’s screen and microphones.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Definition of user

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The brand equity that shop spent decades building is precisely the asset the buyer paid for, so painting over it would be lighting money on fire.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026
In private aviation, a charter client, aircraft buyer and family office advisor all need different guidance.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of buyer

Noun

Regulatory scrutiny on the sector continues to evolve, and while Qollateral emphasizes transparency and insurance, clients must still perform due diligence on terms and long-term costs.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Boras generally prefers his clients to establish their values on the open market.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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