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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
The commission said there were four reports of consumers seeking medical treatment after swallowing the metal bristles, and customers were advised to stop using the products and request a replacement nylon grill brush.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
In an environment where AI is shaping decisions that customers cannot fully see, the companies that explain themselves clearly will win.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The brands that do this well move fast without creating overhead for their teams or friction for their customers.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
In an environment where AI is shaping decisions that customers cannot fully see, the companies that explain themselves clearly will win.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The brands that do this well move fast without creating overhead for their teams or friction for their customers.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customers
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Lobs While bobs may be the buzziest cut in beauty, stylists are encouraging their over-50 clients to adopt longer versions.
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These were luxury objects competing for sophisticated clients who understood fashion as well as mechanics.
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Look at how powerful Clayton and the front office have handled the pitching staff as guys go up and down.
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Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
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Like its patrons’ routines, The Silver Skillet is dependable.
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According to the criminal complaint, Powell and the other man began arguing after Powell made comments about female patrons.
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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
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The Royals finished 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position (RISP) Thursday and left five men on base.
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The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
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There was no threat to tenants, visitors, and Empire State Building Observation Deck guests, the spokesperson said in a statement.
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Death caused by intentional self-harm claimed 48,824 lives in 2024.
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Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
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Wynonna, with help from her younger sister, the town’s sheriff and an infamous Wild West gunslinger, must save her hometown from demons and other supernatural creatures.
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Earth-friendly, conscientious gardeners learn to slow down and pay attention — not only to plants but to the many creatures that share the garden.
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“Customers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customers. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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