CUSTOMER Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

customer

noun

ˈkə-stə-mər

Definition of customer

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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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 While European customers are generally flocking to the European Space Agency’s Ariane 6 rocket, others are booking slots on upcoming medium-lift rockets, such as Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket. — Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 Unlike traditional off-price retailers like Nordstrom Rack and TJ Maxx, Offe Market aims to give brands greater control over pricing, merchandising and customer relationships. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Twenty years a customer here, the East Orlando native and longtime Seminole County Public Schools teacher owns the consignment shop just up the street. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 QatarEnergy has already been buying LNG on the spot market from Venture Global to supply some of its customers. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for customer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer

Noun

The sentences cap a stunning downfall for the brothers, particularly Tal and Oren, who rose to prominence as luxury real estate brokers handling multimillion-dollar properties and catering to wealthy clients.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The company also reports that clients typically reduce eligible monthly payments by 40% or more and complete its program in 24 to 48 months.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of client

Noun

Clever touches—in-room iMacs; a choice of colors from the bedside light; two do not disturb signs, one of a person sleeping, the other clearly suggesting that the couple inside are not—make your stay memorable, as do the eager-to-please staff.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Authorities withheld the person’s identity pending notification of family members.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of person

Noun

No one’s taking away your phone at the MCA, though some entertainment venues and artists have experimented with requiring patrons to leave their devices at the door.

— Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Each laureate will receive 15 million yen ($95,160), a testimonial letter, and a medal, which will be presented by Prince Hitachi, honorary patron of the Japan Art Association.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of patron

Noun

For those who'd like to take in mountain views, the rolling hills of North Georgia are on full display from Lake Lanier, where guests can rent boats or spend a day at one of the marinas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Sardelli also encourages guests to locate the essentials, including power outlets, and adjust the temperature and lighting to their preferences.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of guest

Noun

Sal Frelick moved in from left to form a five-man infield, with three defenders on the left side and everyone playing in.

— Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
But, since the Japanese Shogi Association was established in 1924, every single kishi player has been a man.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of man

Noun

Believing her daughter’s life was on the line, Del Mastro followed the caller’s instructions for five hours.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Three of those defendants, in agreements, pleaded guilty to capital murder and were sentenced to life without parole.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of life

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