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a person who buys goods and services
Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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a person who buys goods and services
Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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William Earl, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
However, as with Trump's other trade measures, some warn that the higher import taxes will likely be passed by companies onto the consumer in the form of higher prices.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
More choice for consumers is good, the court reasoned.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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The program features keynote conversations and exclusive panels with leaders across entertainment, marketing, tech, design and more, highlighting how today’s most innovative leaders are shaping the next era of brand storytelling, consumer engagement and cultural impact.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
However, as with Trump's other trade measures, some warn that the higher import taxes will likely be passed by companies onto the consumer in the form of higher prices.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumer. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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