1
as in client
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
the store greatly values its regular customers
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2
as in person
a member of the human race
he's one tough customer, so you'd better not cross him
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Recent Examples of customer
New York — Domino’s Pizza is giving itself a major makeover — and introducing a snappy jingle — in hopes of holding on to customers’ limited attention.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The aim of this ranking is to provide an unfiltered view of how customers perceive and interact with brands.
—Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Some customers have reported difficulty cancelling their service contract with Omega and that refunds took longer than expected to receive.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
As the sun set and happy hour waned, the dedicated customers raced to the bar for a thirteen-dollar combo of Orion, a refreshing Okinawan lager, and a shot of Suntory whiskey.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The aim of this ranking is to provide an unfiltered view of how customers perceive and interact with brands.
—Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Some customers have reported difficulty cancelling their service contract with Omega and that refunds took longer than expected to receive.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
As the sun set and happy hour waned, the dedicated customers raced to the bar for a thirteen-dollar combo of Orion, a refreshing Okinawan lager, and a shot of Suntory whiskey.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for customer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer
Noun
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As clients look for more agility, authenticity and accountability, Barbut said Rimaks is well-positioned to provide fast, flexible prototyping with low MOQs and short lead times.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors had previously argued Collins posed a danger for bringing a weapon into a volatile setting, though Kling maintained his client never brandished the firearm.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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This level of caring and personal openness—owning mistakes is part of being present as a whole person—filters into the business culture.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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For me, that person was Ursula Burns.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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There, patrons are sure to be seen sipping on a sweet and tropical drink the color of a bright summer sunflower, or the bright tail patch of the official state bird.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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While the pig is still at large, Indy Parks is asking park patrons to keep their animals on leashes and alert staff of any sightings.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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The bold scent blends cannabis, leather, and patchouli to bring a sophisticated, yet earthy vibe any guy would want for his bachelor pad.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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And most boys — 69% — also regularly see content promoting gender roles in problematic ways, such as posts suggesting girls prefer to date a particular kind of guy or use their looks to achieve their goals, according to the survey.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Having a recent Cup winner as your banner-raising guest is fine, but the two teams had little history, having not met in the playoffs since 1974.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The ride is also one of the only Disney parks attractions that features explicit images of human death, including the ride's opening sequence that sees visitors locked inside a room that, with help from special visual effects, stretches upward with guests inside.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cam lay on the floor with his eyes shut in concentration as a man wearing a floral neckerchief tied around his forehead, Rambo-style, attempted to rip Cam’s foot off his body.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The two men pleaded not guilty and the judge set bail at $500 for Bowers and $1,000 for Cantwell, and both were seen fist-bumping after learning the bail amount, CBS News reported.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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If he had been convicted on the racketeering charge, Combs could have been given life in prison.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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If convicted, the defendants face from 10 years to life in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customer. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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