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
Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 16 May 2025
Even before the shock of the sharp changes in trade policy, there were questions about where a motor for consumer spending growth could surface to lift cotton demand higher in the 2025/26 crop year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 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
Cook's ultimate goal for the company is to serve every type of consumer — including grooms — along every step of the wedding planning process.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 16 May 2025
Even before the shock of the sharp changes in trade policy, there were questions about where a motor for consumer spending growth could surface to lift cotton demand higher in the 2025/26 crop year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 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 29 May. 2025.
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