CUSTOMERS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

customers

noun

plural of customer

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 Some of Nvidia's biggest rivals, such as Broadcom, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, saw their shares advance Thursday following Huang's departure as investors predicted that its customers will look to diversify their suppliers. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026 The practice involves offering different prices to customers purchasing identical goods or services. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026 Cook says the company’s leaders are intentional about finding motivated employees who can delight customers and who are eager to take advantage of the many career-building opportunities the company offers to its workforce. — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026 Halal Bros 2 Go in Taylor, Michigan, is receiving hundreds of supportive comments and dozens of new customers after an Islamophobic letter directed at the restaurant was passed out earlier this week. — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026 Weerasinghe said the decision to land on the Continent followed several years of organic demand from European customers. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026 The other generates much of its income from three major customers, all with personal relationships with the founder. — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026 There is tension in any business where customers want better value, franchisees want healthier returns, and shareholders want faster growth. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026 With up to four free Picks changes per year, customers can adjust their plan as their needs evolve. — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for customers

Noun

Since the model started running in production among Profitmind clients in April 2026, the company said only fewer than 1 percent of matches have been rejected.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
At a preliminary meeting in Gowanus, little about the prospective clients’ rough manner and crude appearance bears out Gary’s claims.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

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Noun

Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of people

Noun

Overall, Huong Sen Tofu is a lively hole in the wall that seems to commit itself to serving delicious food and helping patrons bring those flavors home.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
During warmer months, patrons also have the opportunity to dine alfresco on its patio, which is cloaked in rays of amber at sunset.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of patrons

Noun

Amenities and experiences There's a front garden courtyard, heated outdoor pool, and house bikes for guests to use around the clock.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Filmed in and around guests’ bathrooms, the series features creatives with distinct points of view who have built something of their own, reflecting Jolie’s ties to fashion, design, art, and culture.

— Karin Eldor, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of guests

Noun

However, the appointment has received flak, as comments James made about the case before she was tapped to lead the investigation have drawn accusations of bias from lawyers of the seven men accused.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026
Newsom moved to grant clemency to 548 people currently sentenced to death in California, of whom 529 are men and 19 are women, according to numbers provided by his office.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of men

Noun

The two grew closer, with Wong softening behind bars, caring more about others’ personal lives and sending Lee cards on special occasions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
As the stakes rise and the network runs deeper, Joe must forge unlikely alliances, cross sacred lines, and take his war beyond the walls of the church to save the lives no one else can.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of lives

Noun

As the Cowboys try to figure out how to maintain some sort of stability this season with their 4-5 record, there are a mountain of issues to correct, but there are also things to build with and be proud of.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

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