1
as in client
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 person
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 customer
His skirts come in narrow or fuller styles, but not all customers are ready to adopt them.
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Joelle Diderich, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
But the MoffettNathanson report argued fewer people using someone else’s log-in credentials and paying for their own accounts has benefits, but that doesn’t include Netflix signing up large numbers of new customers.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Devoted customers absolutely crave this side dish, which is made with long grain white rice, a splash of fresh lime juice, and a hearty handful of cilantro stirred in.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Levchin talks about helping customers spend less, not more.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
But the MoffettNathanson report argued fewer people using someone else’s log-in credentials and paying for their own accounts has benefits, but that doesn’t include Netflix signing up large numbers of new customers.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Devoted customers absolutely crave this side dish, which is made with long grain white rice, a splash of fresh lime juice, and a hearty handful of cilantro stirred in.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Levchin talks about helping customers spend less, not more.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer
Noun
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Most importantly, test your idea with beta clients before making big investments as this helps validate demand and refine your offer without financial risk.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Pattis, who is known for representing high-profile clients such as Infowars founder Alex Jones, was retained by Sarner and his girlfriend Emily Orbay in 2020 following their arrests by Stonington police in the July 2020 assault of 59-year-old Crystal Caldwell at the Quality Inn in Mystic.—
Greg Smith,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Like anyone's high school class photograph, the 97th Oscar Nominees Official Photo is a blast to look at up close (and even wilder to experience in person).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Serving this warrant with a copy of the Affidavit, and making the search and if the person or property to be found there, to seize the person or the property and hold for safekeeping until further order of this court.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Among them: Did Wood continue to fire his weapon after shooting Castellanos, striking one of the bar patrons?—
Charles Rabin and,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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But according to countless home bakers and thousands of patrons of the Barefoot Contessa store in the Hamptons, the search can stop at Ina Garten’s Outrageous Brownies.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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That all seems quaint today, however, when compared with the guy who’s apparently in charge of the U.S. government.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pharaoh Compton had eight, giving them the kind of production from their bigs that has been absent for much of the season from guys not named Magoon Gwath.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Instead of attempting a project recipe and trying to impress your guests, Ina suggests turning to the tried-and-true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Jello Biafra is still out DJing and guest performing.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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Cincinnati utility man Spencer Steer could potentially begin the 2025 season on the injured list.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Chris Taylor is in the final year of his deal and still guaranteed at least $17 million, and Roberts has continued to talk up Taylor’s value as a utility man even if that appears slightly redundant.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Required reading Natasha Jonas: A day in the life of a world champion (Photo: Zac Goodwin / PA Images via Getty Images) Sarah Shephard spent 10 years at Sport magazine before becoming Deputy Head of Content at The Coaches' Voice.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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