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
Disney has faced widespread calls for a boycott from consumers and the entertainment giant's own stars after the company decided to indefinitely suspend the ABC late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
His announcement comes as movie ticket sales are down in the US, and as consumers have shifted their viewing habits to streaming platforms to watch at home.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Most were focused on defending the state in court and protecting consumers.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2025
This was no longer about natural consequences or a private corporation trying not offend its consumers.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
More choice for consumers is good, the court reasoned.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The station owners license spectrum from the government and the networks are free-to-air — meaning consumers can watch the networks for free with an antenna.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
However, consumers are expected to be resilient, with consumer spending expected to stay robust despite projections of a slower holiday season.
—Lawrence Carrel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
His announcement comes as movie ticket sales are down in the US, and as consumers have shifted their viewing habits to streaming platforms to watch at home.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Most were focused on defending the state in court and protecting consumers.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2025
This was no longer about natural consequences or a private corporation trying not offend its consumers.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
More choice for consumers is good, the court reasoned.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The station owners license spectrum from the government and the networks are free-to-air — meaning consumers can watch the networks for free with an antenna.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
However, consumers are expected to be resilient, with consumer spending expected to stay robust despite projections of a slower holiday season.
—Lawrence Carrel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumers
Noun
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Many stores offer free member cards to increase sales or give customers access to digital coupons.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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But when officers stand in the road, Dutch Bros customers stop and ask them questions.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is a ton of popular NFL picks available for new users.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, to watch King & Conqueror in the US, Americans will first need a VPN, a service that allows users to set their computer’s location to another country and access websites that would otherwise be restricted by location.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His portfolio spans everything from private homes to boutiques for clients such as the 1916 Company, Fernando Jorge, and Thom Browne.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Prairieland Detention Facility defendants’ attorneys refer to their clients as protesters.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Consumers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumers. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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