CONSUMER Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

consumer

noun

Definition of consumer

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

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Recent Examples of consumer The bulk of the show, though, deals with the pitfalls of technology, modern consumer culture, and the modern media landscape, certainly realms more than familiar to science fiction. — William Worrall, Space.com, 15 July 2026 There has also been pressure for rollbacks on cable inventory, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 July 2026 BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Also, the judge noted, whether TB12 partnered with MET wasn’t about influencing consumer decisions but instead how TB12 fit into the orbit of apparel and bioceramic powder companies. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consumer

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Co-owner Alexandre Tsalko’s social media announcement expressed thanks to loyal customers.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
For the first-time Porsche customers that the marque expects this EV to attract, a generational leap in cockpit tech and infotainment may rank among the Cayenne’s most winning features.

— Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Definition of customer

Noun

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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But Pick is on offense, with a sky-high stock to play with and a mandate to protect the firm’s reputation as Wall Street’s shrewdest buyer.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
Those who can afford to buy at current mortgage rates or pay all cash are likely to encounter buyer-friendly trends in many markets.

— Alex Veiga, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Definition of buyer

Noun

Maxey and Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse are also Klutch clients with James.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
After the Irsay sales showed how effectively memorabilia can attract new clients, the World Cup gives Christie’s another chance to reach well beyond the usual auction crowd.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

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