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
Its global reach through supply chains, political influence, and consumers is substantial.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Trade show groups have been grappling with how to adapt to changing consumer participation in outdoor sports activities.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
At a time when consumers are seeking authenticity, diversity and new narratives, Vicunha said Latin America stands out as a hub of creativity, color and expression.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Price and market positioning At $599, Dekoda sits firmly in the premium segment of consumer health technology.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Trade show groups have been grappling with how to adapt to changing consumer participation in outdoor sports activities.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
At a time when consumers are seeking authenticity, diversity and new narratives, Vicunha said Latin America stands out as a hub of creativity, color and expression.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Price and market positioning At $599, Dekoda sits firmly in the premium segment of consumer health technology.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumer
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The company also prefers to return to locations year after year, so customers know where to find them, Simonson said.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The event orbited around a panel, moderated by TIME’s editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs, that discussed how AI could shape the future of fashion—particularly from a customer’s perspective.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Propel surveyed 2,463 active SNAP users between October 20 and 21, 2025, to assess how a potential delay in SNAP payments would impact them.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So, who is the buyer for a Lincoln Navigator?—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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For a while last off-season, Snell’s agent had trouble finding a buyer.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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During his first Zoom consultation with clients, Perri always asked them to share their story.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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A number of lenders who specialize in subprime car loans expect a growing percentage of their clients to default and have their car repossessed, said Pamela Foohey, a law professor at the University of Georgia and an expert in both auto finance and bankruptcies.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumer. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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