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
What is the biggest misconception consumers have about sustainability in fashion/accessories/beauty?
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
Launched in 2018, Elevate now has more than a thousand clients in sports and entertainment as well as other sectors such as retail and consumer products.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
China also reported that consumer prices fell 0.1% in May from a year earlier, marking the fourth consecutive month of deflation.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The nation faces myriad economic challenges, including deflation, local governments drowning in debt, poor consumer spending, plummeting real estate values, record youth unemployment, and a demographic time bomb.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
Launched in 2018, Elevate now has more than a thousand clients in sports and entertainment as well as other sectors such as retail and consumer products.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
China also reported that consumer prices fell 0.1% in May from a year earlier, marking the fourth consecutive month of deflation.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The nation faces myriad economic challenges, including deflation, local governments drowning in debt, poor consumer spending, plummeting real estate values, record youth unemployment, and a demographic time bomb.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumer
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In underbanked markets—particularly those plagued by high rates of online fraud—newer fintechs must work hard to win the trust of customers who might be skeptical about using digital services.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The arrests outside Home Depot targeted day laborers hired by the chain’s customers, including homeowners and contractors who rely on undocumented workers for home repair and construction jobs.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In 1970, Heumann successfully sued the New York Board of Education after being denied a teaching license solely because of her disability, thereby becoming the first wheelchair user to teach in NYC public schools.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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So far, Apple’s iOS 26 and Liquid Glass have been met with a mixed reception, and some users aren’t that keen on the look and feel.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Winners will be contacted by the Bangkok Foodies team to arrange payment and connect the buyer with the vendor.—
Cheryl Tiu,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The vulnerability of these smaller events can cause issues for prospective buyers.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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His clients included Apple TV+, TikTok and Korean video game maker Smilegate Holdings.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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But when a message arrives one day from prospective client Sarah (Lily James), a scientist from a biotech company armed with claims of an unlawful coverup regarding toxic chemicals, Ash becomes ensnared in a game of cat and mouse with a corporate intimidator played by Sam Worthington.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumer. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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