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 launch, customers can order food from restaurants like Koji Japanese Steakhouse, Molinos Mexican Grill, and Sabrosos Mexican Restaurant.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition, Xfinity customers can add NOW TV, a streaming package of more than 125 live channels, to select StreamSaver bundles starting at $5 extra per month.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Budget airlines and the price-conscious customers who rely on them are likely to feel the pinch first and most acutely, experts say, but even travelers in premium cabins won’t escape the higher prices and less convenient schedules.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
New Jersey’s legislation prohibiting customers from pumping their own gas dates back to 1949.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
Christensen seeks to have her case certified as a class action on behalf of other StubHub customers who believe they have been wrongly treated.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Edison had begun charging customers for the costs.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
On the company’s earnings call in mid-March, CEO Harvey Kanter estimated that as much as 25% of its customers are using the medications.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Santa Monica city leaders approved a $3 million initiative to bring businesses and customers back to the Third Street Promenade.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition, Xfinity customers can add NOW TV, a streaming package of more than 125 live channels, to select StreamSaver bundles starting at $5 extra per month.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Budget airlines and the price-conscious customers who rely on them are likely to feel the pinch first and most acutely, experts say, but even travelers in premium cabins won’t escape the higher prices and less convenient schedules.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
New Jersey’s legislation prohibiting customers from pumping their own gas dates back to 1949.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
Christensen seeks to have her case certified as a class action on behalf of other StubHub customers who believe they have been wrongly treated.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Edison had begun charging customers for the costs.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
On the company’s earnings call in mid-March, CEO Harvey Kanter estimated that as much as 25% of its customers are using the medications.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Santa Monica city leaders approved a $3 million initiative to bring businesses and customers back to the Third Street Promenade.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customers
Noun
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Actual spinal surgery was routine in these cases, and many of Motta’s clients bore scars from their procedures.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Marrow’s mission is to create everyday fine jewelry for its clients, a wearable investment that is meant to last a lifetime and not only be brought out of the box on special occasions.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Still, these efforts can be crucial for both the museum and the patrons who support it.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the dance, Barnes plays a library page on her lunch hour who has to deliver five research requests to patrons.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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You guys know [head coach Jerry Kill], [offensive coordinator Tim Beck] is here.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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And so, that was really fun to go through that experience with those guys.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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With a similar flavor profile to a pumpkin pie with a fruity twist, this dessert is sure to wow your dinner guests.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Arnold's Prairie Greenhouse and More LeRoy, Kansas Located on eastern Kansas prairie land, this garden center welcomes guests with display gardens filled with blooms, butterflies, and hummingbirds.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two men spoke with disdain for Europe, and Szijjártó agreed to help in removing an Uzbek-Russian oligarch’s sister from a European sanctions list.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Within the Black community, men are more likely to be married than women, and Black women are more likely than Black men to be divorced, separated or widowed.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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She became known as an influencer in the #MomTok community, a group of women from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sharing their lives on TikTok.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The right side is where your Shimano Tourney 7-speed trigger lives.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The implication is that she got distracted and failed to notice the most important things.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Make Sure Your Problem Is Gophers Gophers are not the only tunneling creatures that can make a mess of your lawn.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Then there are the creatures that love to feast on the fruits, like squirrels, birds, and deer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Customers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customers. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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