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
Throughout the financial crisis of 2008, the pandemic beginning in 2020 and the banking instability of 2023, MidFirst remained steady and profitable – preserving the flexibility to keep investing and serving customers.
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Midfirst Bank Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The brands that do this well move fast without creating overhead for their teams or friction for their customers.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The shoes will be priced at $140 in North America, while international customers should expect to pay the equivalent of $135.
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Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The food and drink menu continues to evolve to satisfy hungry customers.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The partnership, unveiled at the APOS conference in Bali, will fold ReelShort’s library of soapy, bite-sized dramas into Globe’s offering for Filipino customers.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The state’s marquee climate program auctions emission permits to major polluters and uses the revenue to support climate programs and provide credits to utility customers.
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Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
This principle is also reshaping the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, focusing on making offerings an integral part of customers' operations, support and infrastructure.
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Akhilesh Tripathi,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Midfirst Bank Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The brands that do this well move fast without creating overhead for their teams or friction for their customers.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The shoes will be priced at $140 in North America, while international customers should expect to pay the equivalent of $135.
—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The food and drink menu continues to evolve to satisfy hungry customers.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The partnership, unveiled at the APOS conference in Bali, will fold ReelShort’s library of soapy, bite-sized dramas into Globe’s offering for Filipino customers.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The state’s marquee climate program auctions emission permits to major polluters and uses the revenue to support climate programs and provide credits to utility customers.
—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
This principle is also reshaping the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, focusing on making offerings an integral part of customers' operations, support and infrastructure.
—
Akhilesh Tripathi,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customers
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Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
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Fraicheur de Paris, which operates under a concession from the city, supplies more than 900 clients, from offices buildings to landmarks like the Opera Garnier.
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After a lengthy, wide-ranging search for their next coach, the Portland Trail Blazers have chosen one of the guys already at the front of the line.
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These guys, everyone has each other’s backs.
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Like its patrons’ routines, The Silver Skillet is dependable.
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According to the criminal complaint, Powell and the other man began arguing after Powell made comments about female patrons.
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The golden generation of American men — Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and the rest of the Group D winning crew — live and surrounded by red, white and blue in the home of the red and gold.
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Grown men hugged one another, and at least one started crying.
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The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
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There was no threat to tenants, visitors, and Empire State Building Observation Deck guests, the spokesperson said in a statement.
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The town’s predicament highlights the limits of any ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and the lingering hardship faced by residents whose lives have been upended by years of conflict.
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The labor of these aging world-builders becomes a blueprint to navigate memory, legacy, and mortality, revealing the divine spirit residing in their daily lives.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
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While oysters in space appear to be a newer research opportunity, Harrisburg states that humans have been eating these creatures for 100,000 years, based on archaeology findings.
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The majority are shaped like the animals — turtles, panthers, bear, birds and other creatures — that inhabited the region.
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“Customers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customers. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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