1
as in clients
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 people
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 customers
At Gramps Getaway, which offers a picturesque view of Miami and Biscayne Bay, umbrella and fan placement is a daily concern — anything to keep customers cool from day into night.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Abu Dhabi also offers a stopover program, which provides customers with a free hotel night to spend extra days in the city before connecting to another flight.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Disaffecting one’s existing customers doesn’t lead to new shoppers.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
But despite the 24-carat trophy Cook handed Trump during their meeting, the true costs of those tariffs may finally show up for Apple customers later this month.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead, customers can pair their internet plan with a separate TV, mobile, or streaming provider of their choice.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Moda Operandi, founded in 2010, supports designers by making luxury fashion from over 1,000 brands accessible to customers in more than 125 countries.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Each meal will save customers 15% compared to purchasing the entree, fries and a drink individually, per a press release.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Names are a big deal, and investors obviously were anticipating a significant decrease in business from disaffected customers.
—Jess Collen, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Abu Dhabi also offers a stopover program, which provides customers with a free hotel night to spend extra days in the city before connecting to another flight.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Disaffecting one’s existing customers doesn’t lead to new shoppers.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
But despite the 24-carat trophy Cook handed Trump during their meeting, the true costs of those tariffs may finally show up for Apple customers later this month.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead, customers can pair their internet plan with a separate TV, mobile, or streaming provider of their choice.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Moda Operandi, founded in 2010, supports designers by making luxury fashion from over 1,000 brands accessible to customers in more than 125 countries.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Each meal will save customers 15% compared to purchasing the entree, fries and a drink individually, per a press release.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Names are a big deal, and investors obviously were anticipating a significant decrease in business from disaffected customers.
—Jess Collen, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customers
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In interviews, real estate lawyers said that mortgage lenders are typically well aware of their clients’ other loans and sometimes even encourage the primary-residence language for second homes.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Panouses regularly fields inquiries from investors, scammers and people in need, all trying to reach his clients.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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His patrons in Cuba, Iran, and Russia will likely see this provocation by the United States as a show of strength, rather than an invitation to retaliate.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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So, while sipping on suds, patrons can order from their menu, which includes a selection of chicken wings, burgers, and brick oven pizzas.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While you guys had staff inside laughing, pointing and even flicking off the crowd outside.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some guys are finding solace in extreme physical activity with expletive-laden barking from a drill sergeant to reclaim their manhood.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Presented by affable astronomers Anne Buckle and Graham Jones, the livestreams feature real-time animations, maps, times, expert guests and feeds from around the world.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Book Now Grand Hotel Fasano is part of Leading Hotels of the World, so guests can earn points through the Leaders Club loyalty program.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two South Florida men are behind bars on human smuggling charges after a group of migrants arrived in the Florida Keys earlier this week.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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China calls for the peaceful utilization of the Arctic and commits itself to maintaining peace and stability, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the security of maritime trade, operations and transport in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Employee well-being is a priority From flexible schedules to comprehensive benefits and mental health support, healthy companies recognize that employees are whole people with lives outside of work.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Why not dogs or children or creatures from another planet?—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fossils prove that small, fragile creatures existed in the Mesozoic era.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Customers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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