as in customers
a person who buys goods and services
Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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Recent Examples of consumers
Thousands of actors, directors, writers and other entertainment workers have signed an open letter opposing the deal, arguing that further consolidation of the media industry will hurt creators and consumers.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The Commission is investigating whether that move is harming consumers and the broadcast-television industry.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Scott, who was seeking his 13th term in Congress despite challenges from within his party, was once a leading voice for Democrats on issues related to farm aid policy and food aid for consumers and a prominent Black member of the party’s moderate Blue Dog caucus.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The key takeaway is that consumers are cautious, and the execution of early applications of AI in fashion is what’s holding them back right now.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Where are knowledgeable consumers also garnering inspiration?
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Forte mostly uses the hard plastic refills that can cause some consumers to cringe, but the material is bio based and relatively light.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
But Raoul emphasized that monopolistic practices and unfair competition have a cost for consumers.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
In a statement and market updates, the Meat Institute, a meat processors trade group, noted that retailers and food service companies, not packers, set prices for consumers.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The Commission is investigating whether that move is harming consumers and the broadcast-television industry.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Scott, who was seeking his 13th term in Congress despite challenges from within his party, was once a leading voice for Democrats on issues related to farm aid policy and food aid for consumers and a prominent Black member of the party’s moderate Blue Dog caucus.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The key takeaway is that consumers are cautious, and the execution of early applications of AI in fashion is what’s holding them back right now.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Where are knowledgeable consumers also garnering inspiration?
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Forte mostly uses the hard plastic refills that can cause some consumers to cringe, but the material is bio based and relatively light.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
But Raoul emphasized that monopolistic practices and unfair competition have a cost for consumers.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
In a statement and market updates, the Meat Institute, a meat processors trade group, noted that retailers and food service companies, not packers, set prices for consumers.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumers
Noun
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If the trial lawyers win, customers are forced to pay higher prices.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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One challenge that Astor and others face is that the business of financial advice is highly regulated, and requires companies to look out for the best interests of their customers.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead of guiding every step, users can now assign broader tasks and rely on the model to navigate ambiguity and complete workflows.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Their videos — which show the everyday challenges of life in a wheelchair, often featuring Lawrence's dark humor — quickly took off, their comments and DMs flooded with messages from other wheelchair users or recovering addicts who found meaning in their story.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trade-in buyers with negative equity financed $11,164 more than the typical new car buyer.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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His clients seemed to get much lower budgets than their white counterparts in bands like Aerosmith did.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Consumers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumers. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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