as in customer
a person who buys goods and services
Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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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 consumer
Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Antitrust lawyers must prove that allegedly monopolistic practices cause consumer harm.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
As regulatory frameworks and standards evolve, staying ahead of compliance requirements while meeting growing consumer awareness will position forward-thinking companies for success in this market.
—Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Antitrust lawyers must prove that allegedly monopolistic practices cause consumer harm.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumer. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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