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
To determine which chain’s burgers actually give customers the most bang for the buck, the researchers at NetCredit weighed individual ingredients, including hamburger patties and servings of french fries.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
American, through flights operated by Envoy, looks forward to renewing that relationship and offering customers the opportunity to reunite with families and create new business and commerce with the United States.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The company has stated that the project would increase system capacity and improve reliability for customers in the South Baltimore area.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
However, there are some customers who just weren’t about the flavor of the new Toasted Coconut Mini Sheet Cake.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
American, through flights operated by Envoy, looks forward to renewing that relationship and offering customers the opportunity to reunite with families and create new business and commerce with the United States.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The company has stated that the project would increase system capacity and improve reliability for customers in the South Baltimore area.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
However, there are some customers who just weren’t about the flavor of the new Toasted Coconut Mini Sheet Cake.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer
Noun
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Spiro grew up privileged in London, one of four children of Glenn Spiro, a prominent jeweler who counts Jay-Z as a client and pal.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Our clients are generally professionals seeking experiential luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Age has a way of mellowing a person, sanding away their rough edges, leaving only their essence.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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This is something the person looking to be verified knows to be true, but the ZKP method relies on trust.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With 2,800 square feet of real estate, Poulette Bakeshop will roughly double its footprint, making way for not only upgraded equipment that will bolster production of its signature pastries and confections, but also guest seating that allows patrons to linger, said co-owner Carolyn Nugent.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The museum’s founders, Mark and Janet Hilbert, seeded the Chapman University museum from their own expansive collection, and Mark Hilbert regularly treats patrons to tours.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But still, since September, you guys hit all time highs back then and your stock’s been down a little bit.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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You guys saw her every single day.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Though each resort has a distinct area on the larger property, guests can roam between all three, using the different pools, bars, and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hare also reminds us that guests should be able to easily navigate to amenities such as food and drink stations.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Four drive-by shootings Sunday night in Chicago within two and a half hours left one man dead and four people injured, police said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The body camera footage was obtained from the four officers who responded to a report of a man armed with a knife experiencing an apparent mental health crisis.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area While cultural and culinary excursions to nearby towns are offered through the hotel, Río Perdido’s main appeal is its ability to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customer. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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