as in customer
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
a law firm soliciting new clients through television advertising
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Recent Examples of client
Singer Billie Eilish — one of Wasserman’s clients at his entertainment agency — stepped away from his firm because of the infidelity allegations, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Guyton wanted her design to lean into her client’s love of family, travel and faith.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
His clients have included Frommer's, Time-Life, and Google, among others.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Feb. 2026
His client list has included JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, ING, and Bear Stearns.
—Meghan Tribe, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Guyton wanted her design to lean into her client’s love of family, travel and faith.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
His clients have included Frommer's, Time-Life, and Google, among others.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Feb. 2026
His client list has included JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, ING, and Bear Stearns.
—Meghan Tribe, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for client
Noun
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Sky subscribers can activate Disney+ through products such as Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream while Disney+ customers who move their accounts and profiles over to watch via Sky can also make the cost saving.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because of the paralyzing fear caused by their operation, small businesses whose customer bases and workforces include immigrant community members temporarily closed due to the sharp drop in customers and fear that their businesses would be subject to CBP raids.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite that westward migration from State Fair Park in West Allis, church officials are confident the festival's loyal parishioners and patrons, many of which come from areas well outside Milwaukee, will find their way to the new venue June 19-21.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Servers dress in special attire for holidays and for many patrons, the gift shop is worth the stop.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This year’s guests include comic book artists and writers Dan Dougherty, Frank Fosco, Gavin Smith, Hilary Barta, Jason Muhr, Maria Wolf, Stuart Sayger, Josh Blaylock and Doug Rice.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kuta said later this year, guests can expect an outdoor summer concert series, jazz nights, a fall festival, a teachers’ appreciation day and the Botanic Garden’s annual World of Orchids spring exhibit in May.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Client.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/client. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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