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
The lockers help lower cost per order by 30%, and Sea passes the savings on to consumers Li said.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
The researchers said their software will help designers preemptively create garments that are reusable and thus, more likely to live longer lives in consumers’ closets, rather than being disposable.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Now more consumers are taking out longer loans to get lower payments and stretch their buying power.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
By pushing down car prices, China’s policies may benefit consumers worldwide.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
The good news for sustainability advocates is that consumers increasingly want fashion brands to go greener.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Per Huck, consumers were consistently asking the brand to bring back the format.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
The share of consumers whose rent payments were reported to credit bureaus rose to 13% in 2025, up from 11% in 2024, according to a recent report from TransUnion, one of three major bureaus.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
The researchers said their software will help designers preemptively create garments that are reusable and thus, more likely to live longer lives in consumers’ closets, rather than being disposable.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Now more consumers are taking out longer loans to get lower payments and stretch their buying power.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
By pushing down car prices, China’s policies may benefit consumers worldwide.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
The good news for sustainability advocates is that consumers increasingly want fashion brands to go greener.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Per Huck, consumers were consistently asking the brand to bring back the format.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
The share of consumers whose rent payments were reported to credit bureaus rose to 13% in 2025, up from 11% in 2024, according to a recent report from TransUnion, one of three major bureaus.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumers
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To recreate a premium shopping experience, department stores have to find the right balance between stocking enough variety to serve a range of customers and not cluttering stores with too many products.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Protests surround store opening As customers first entered the new Shein store on Wednesday, riot police officers stood watch.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fellow Mumsnet users quickly chimed in with their honest opinions.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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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
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At Goldman Sachs’ annual At the Helm event, the bank’s affluent clients dropped and did pushups for a Navy SEAL, unfurled their relationship with wealth guru Sahil Bloom, and strategized legacy with Mindy Kaling.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The food hub works with 60 to 65 farms across Arkansas; one of its larger clients is Fayetteville Public Schools.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Consumers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumers. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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