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
Netflix, the world’s leading subscription-video streamer, has more than 300 million customers worldwide.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Silva's customers, such as Target and Costco, have paused over $16 million worth of orders in the last couple of weeks.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Theater workers — who, like most service employees, have been wearily dealing with increasing amounts of customer incivility since the pandemic — have been fuming.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Silva's customers, such as Target and Costco, have paused over $16 million worth of orders in the last couple of weeks.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Theater workers — who, like most service employees, have been wearily dealing with increasing amounts of customer incivility since the pandemic — have been fuming.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer
Noun
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Since 1997, Powertec has been a pioneer in innovative home and commercial strength equipment, bringing the gym experience into clients’ homes and facilities.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Some of his other clients included Hall of Famers Ronnie Lott and Jim Plunkett.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Go to a person who has vetted out skincare and who is really interested in taking good care of you, not taking your money.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The round, dark-colored tea caddy is named after the Japanese person who owned it during the Meiji period (1868-1912).—
Nathan Pugh,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Starbucks reverses open-door policy: Buy something or leave Customer cites ‘gray area’ and ‘human element’ to Starbucks pool of patrons Cat Wack, 35, lives in the Glen Allen, Virginia area, about 14 miles northwest of Richmond, the state capital.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But imagine a different encounter than the one in the gallery, in front of pictures mostly painted for private patrons.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Enter Johnson and a new era, and a draft class full of guys who ooze competitiveness.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Most episodes end with the guest star of the week being carted off to jail, but this is a very final and bloody end to Elsbeth’s sparring partner in Crawford.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Coastal Communities Concert Band is under the direction of guest conductor Bruce Mansfield, D.M.A. Mansfield is an associate professor of music and director of bands at Point Loma Nazarene University, having joined the PLNU faculty after a 22-year career as a U.S. Navy musician.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the third incident, a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, while a woman was nearly wounded by gunfire, police noted.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Lucas accidentally kills a man with whom he’s had a public beef and is sentenced to hang.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In addition to fans being able to experience the iconic show, Usher will also give insight into his life beyond the stage.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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What these leaders overlook is that strategy requires skilled, dedicated teams who can bring it to life.—
JacLyn Pagnotta,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customer. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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