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
Whataburger is seriously spoiling its customers in three Southern states this August.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Tencel Rib Knit Maxi Slip Dress This dress looks nearly identical to the popular Skims slip dress, but costs 25 percent less and is a better fit for plus-size shoppers, as one customer shared.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
According to a Disney rep, customers will still be able to buy a stand-alone Hulu subscription (as well as a stand-alone Disney+ plan).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Robin Howard Moore and Jim Howard were among those saying goodbye to customers.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Tencel Rib Knit Maxi Slip Dress This dress looks nearly identical to the popular Skims slip dress, but costs 25 percent less and is a better fit for plus-size shoppers, as one customer shared.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
According to a Disney rep, customers will still be able to buy a stand-alone Hulu subscription (as well as a stand-alone Disney+ plan).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Robin Howard Moore and Jim Howard were among those saying goodbye to customers.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer
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Likewise, in commercial real estate, the big wins come from relationships planted and nurtured over time — referrals, repeat clients, neighbors who saw the sign and remembered your name.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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Rather than appealing to the specific tastes of one client, home stagers must make a space as enticing to as many people as possible.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Authorities allege Brown fatally shot a bartender and three patrons inside The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Mont., around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The years-long dispute over noise between downtown Kissimmee residents who want sleep and bar owners and patrons who want music came to an end Tuesday when commissioners approved a stricter noise ordinance.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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How a 'Mad Dogs' concert film led to the Tedeschi Trucks Band Q: You guys definitely captured a bit of the magic.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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With a pair of catwalks jutting from the oval stage, the guys roam into the crowd, all while hitting their dance moves, and blending their upbeat pop anthems with the sappier ballads that made them into a heartthrob collective.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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About 2,600 people, including representatives from more than 90 countries, attended a memorial event at Nagasaki Peace Park, where Mayor Shiro Suzuki and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba spoke, among other guests.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Lukashenko, a professed teetotaler, raised a toast of vodka and urged his American guest to drink.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The wallet would end up going on a 151,000-mile odyssey across multiple states before a mechanic in Minnesota last month discovered that the obstacle that was preventing him from putting the vehicle's airbox back in place was — a man's leather wallet.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The following transactions filled out the final, 16-team field on Sunday: World No. 1 and defending US Open men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner will team with 10-time Grand Slam women’s doubles champion Katerina Siniakova.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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This idea of changing your focus on a situation isn’t new to leadership, but it’s rarely practiced with the depth the movie (and real life) demands.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 2016, Ciara tied the knot with now husband Russell Wilson, who was thrilled to welcome the little boy into his life.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customer. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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