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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2
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
Rival manufacturer Wilson launched its mobile app Fit AI in 2024 to help club-fitting staff at stores and courses across the US choose the best option for customers.
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Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
This process may be necessary for customers who have never created an account or registered an email address with us.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
Inspectors will be onsite to ensure sanitation, and customers must provide their IDs and complete a brief screening to participate.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Honey Dew National Donut Day deal Honey Dew customers can get a free donut with any drink purchase.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Deadline reported that some AMC customers experienced wait times of up to an hour before the queues shortened later in the day.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
While those drugs pose more risk to patients than GLP-1s, the companies were also accused of improperly screening potential customers.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a utility wire theft that caused $50,000 in damage and knocked out telecom services for 10,000 customers in Fremont, police said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
But hundreds more were sold and sent home with customers at each Costco that received the infested plants, officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
This process may be necessary for customers who have never created an account or registered an email address with us.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
Inspectors will be onsite to ensure sanitation, and customers must provide their IDs and complete a brief screening to participate.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Honey Dew National Donut Day deal Honey Dew customers can get a free donut with any drink purchase.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Deadline reported that some AMC customers experienced wait times of up to an hour before the queues shortened later in the day.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
While those drugs pose more risk to patients than GLP-1s, the companies were also accused of improperly screening potential customers.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a utility wire theft that caused $50,000 in damage and knocked out telecom services for 10,000 customers in Fremont, police said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
But hundreds more were sold and sent home with customers at each Costco that received the infested plants, officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customers
Noun
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Diving into each workweek, the energy and zest are fuel for the thinking and creativity required to serve my clients.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Encord charges clients up to $1,000 per hour for training data.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Many guests and patrons are regulars, lingering over martinis as a fireplace crackles in the background.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Other patrons in full Schiaparelli runway looks and Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Take Danielle, for instance, who dated Robert and a number of guys who barely appeared during her time on the show.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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In the second inning, back-to-back singles by Dalton Rushing and Alex Freeland – those guys at the bottom of the lineup – put two runners on when Ohtani sent another liner into the right field corner, this time for a triple.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Noun
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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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On Monday evening, I was whooshed alongside hundreds of guests in dark vans, escorted by police, to the Vela di Calatrava sports complex on the outskirts of Rome.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The man was heading home when two men pulled him over on the 110 Freeway onramp from Redondo Beach Boulevard, according to the plea agreement.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Four Los Angeles County men tied to the gang MS-13 have been convicted of killing three people with machetes in the Angeles National Forest.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The backstory This historic, neo-Gothic style building has held many lives, first as the national savings bank and later as a music conservatory.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Although Nilsson would likely disagree, her work affirms that all of us are drifting toward oblivion, with the best days of our lives like so much confetti in the wind.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Kenny is going through her things and counts 26 black T-shirts.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Hummingbirds are hungry little creatures.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Friends, family, Make-A-Wish and school staff partied with Rylan in celebration of his love for furry creatures.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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“Customers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customers. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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