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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 consumers
However, consumers are expected to be resilient, with consumer spending expected to stay robust despite projections of a slower holiday season.
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Lawrence Carrel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
When Costco’s Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs were recalled on November 27th, most consumers treated it as a precaution.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For Costco's eggs, this means the salmonella contamination isn't a minor or localized issue but one with significant potential to harm consumers.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
According to a forecast from Bank of America Securities, consumers are expected to spend 7% more in 2024 than in 2023, bringing their average anticipated spending up to nearly $2,100.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In November, with avian flu spreading, the agriculture and public health departments jointly issued information and guidance for consumers about milk safety, raw milk and the rules in Connecticut.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
—Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Unlike traditional celebrity endorsements or limited-edition product drops, Laing's deep involvement in the brand from its inception has created authentic alignment that consumers can trust.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
They are paid for by companies, which some fear would simply pass any additional costs on to consumers.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Lawrence Carrel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
When Costco’s Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs were recalled on November 27th, most consumers treated it as a precaution.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For Costco's eggs, this means the salmonella contamination isn't a minor or localized issue but one with significant potential to harm consumers.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
According to a forecast from Bank of America Securities, consumers are expected to spend 7% more in 2024 than in 2023, bringing their average anticipated spending up to nearly $2,100.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In November, with avian flu spreading, the agriculture and public health departments jointly issued information and guidance for consumers about milk safety, raw milk and the rules in Connecticut.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
—Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Unlike traditional celebrity endorsements or limited-edition product drops, Laing's deep involvement in the brand from its inception has created authentic alignment that consumers can trust.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
They are paid for by companies, which some fear would simply pass any additional costs on to consumers.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumers
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This principle is also reshaping the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, focusing on making offerings an integral part of customers' operations, support and infrastructure.—
Akhilesh Tripathi,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Make sure potential customers know their data will remain private and is safeguarded against cyberattacks.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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And now as millions more users look forward to installing the beta over the next few weeks, they could be disappointed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.—
David Williams,
National Review,
26 Dec. 2024
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The teams weren’t aligned on what their clients needed to hear, and that misalignment was holding them back.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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For delinquent clients, stricter terms are enforced to help maintain financial stability.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Consumers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumers. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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