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
However, customers are advised not to consume the products, per USA Today.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Since 2021, Apple AirTags have been helping customers locate their lost keys, wallets, cars, and even beloved pets.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
For existing customers, credit cards often have variable rates, which drop after the prime rate falls.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Halloween is right around the corner, and some retailers are able to deliver costumes and party supplies to customers within an hour for any last-minute needs.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Anna Jarecki, the owner of Nourish Skin and Sugar Studio, says making East Tosa a business improvement district would help businesses better market their products and services for customers and improve connections between business owners.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Separately, Comcast — NBCU’s parent company — offers the StreamSaver bundle, priced at $15 per month for Xfinity customers, which provides Peacock, Apple TV and Netflix.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
While his company doesn’t make use of his surname, his brother has a business that does, which has led customers to make jokes.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
NBCUniversal and Apple said customers will save more than 30% off the full retail prices for the service, which hits the market on Monday.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Since 2021, Apple AirTags have been helping customers locate their lost keys, wallets, cars, and even beloved pets.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
For existing customers, credit cards often have variable rates, which drop after the prime rate falls.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Halloween is right around the corner, and some retailers are able to deliver costumes and party supplies to customers within an hour for any last-minute needs.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Anna Jarecki, the owner of Nourish Skin and Sugar Studio, says making East Tosa a business improvement district would help businesses better market their products and services for customers and improve connections between business owners.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Separately, Comcast — NBCU’s parent company — offers the StreamSaver bundle, priced at $15 per month for Xfinity customers, which provides Peacock, Apple TV and Netflix.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
While his company doesn’t make use of his surname, his brother has a business that does, which has led customers to make jokes.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
NBCUniversal and Apple said customers will save more than 30% off the full retail prices for the service, which hits the market on Monday.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customers
Noun
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His longtime agent and friend, Steve Caric, often sends clients to him in the winter and early spring for extra work, and Paulsen welcomes them into his home and his brain.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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If its lawyers were unable to enter federal buildings or courthouses, representation of clients before federal courts and agencies would become impossible.—
Fabio Bertoni,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chili's patrons were not happy to see Skillet Beef Queso and White Skillet Queso disappear.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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At Telluride, in effect, the patrons pay for the cheaper passes, which have not gone up in price for 16 years.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The house on Green Street belonged to the guys in a punk-metal crossover band called Meltdown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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But while guys like Payton Tolle, Connelly Early and Hunter Dobbins were garnering headlines, one of Boston’s best young arms toiled largely out of public view.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This Kentucky favorite made the list At Hermitage Farm, 10500 US-42 in Goshen, guests are invited to visit with horses, learn about how bourbon goes from seeds to sipping, and enjoy homegrown produce at the restaurant and the Hermitage Farm Store.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just over a week later, two men, Destry Jones, 20, and Damien Hinson, 18, were arrested in connection with the incident.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The performers are shown living their lives on the circus backlot, having relationships, building families, and participating in the performance life and ecosystem of the circus.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Women typically spend the middle 60% of their lives in relatively ill-health, due to hormonal changes, diagnostic delays, and other factors, and the last 30% of their lives in relatively good health.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are being discovered across the planet.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Customers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customers. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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