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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
There are about 200 community water systems in L.A. County, and a large share of them serve fewer than 1,000 customers.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Olarte and Lopez protected their customers with shell companies based in Mexico, prosecutors said.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
But the change ignited weeks of turmoil and boycotts by customers and employees loyal to Arthur T. Demoulas.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 29 May 2025
Coinbase states that no passwords or private keys were compromised, but there were issues with accessing customer funds.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Olarte and Lopez protected their customers with shell companies based in Mexico, prosecutors said.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
But the change ignited weeks of turmoil and boycotts by customers and employees loyal to Arthur T. Demoulas.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 29 May 2025
Coinbase states that no passwords or private keys were compromised, but there were issues with accessing customer funds.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer
Noun
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But whoever the client, the focus during a pressure-cooker weekend like this for everyone at IMG is keeping the eye on the prize of high-quality production.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Many of his clients come to him feeling stuck in their careers.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The figures’ heads reach the top corners, and the person on the left seems to have an outstretched arm.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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During prison or jail time, the person behind bars can no longer make much money themselves, and often other family members have to adjust — staying home or cutting their hours, for instance, to care for children.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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Private equity fund Style Capital served as patron of this year’s grant, a role previously held by Max & Co., LuisaViaRoma, Fidenza Village and Scalapay.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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The cuisine combines a unique blend of technique and restraint, highlighting the power of local ingredients. Events—think destination weddings—are set in a series of frescoed salons and a historic ballroom lined with artworks from one of the Gaddi family's most famous patrons, Niccolò di Sinibaldo.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Lawrence is like the orange M&M, or the also-orange wiry guy from Inside Out 2.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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These two guys have very different perspectives on just about everything.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2025
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Three upgrades are available, and guests can arrive early or linger after their omakase to enjoy beer, wine, or sake (plus desserts) on the patio or front lawn.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Thanks to &Beyond’s strong dedication to conservation and community support, guests can make a positive, lasting impact as part of their trip.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
Noun
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As Rusby talks of finding god and becoming a better man, Kev screws a silencer onto his pistol.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Ellen von Unwerth mans the camera at the amfAR Gala in France on May 22.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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This teaches the child important money management skills necessary for later in life.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Unlike most tourists, love bugs are only here for a few days because that’s their life span.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customer. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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