as in customer
a person who buys goods and services
Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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Recent Examples of consumer
The opulent color possesses surreal and otherworldly qualities—traits that align with consumers’ desire for products and experiences that tap into the senses.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
In general, Drury says, leasing companies will pass the subsidies on to consumers as lower prices.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
High Spirits Progress and purpose pair nicely together, and Bacardi foresees better alignment with the values of next-generation consumers.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
Once the item is on sale for consumers, the cost of the tariff is added to the item’s regular price.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
In general, Drury says, leasing companies will pass the subsidies on to consumers as lower prices.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
High Spirits Progress and purpose pair nicely together, and Bacardi foresees better alignment with the values of next-generation consumers.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
Once the item is on sale for consumers, the cost of the tariff is added to the item’s regular price.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for consumer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumer
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From the looks of it, the company is passing those savings along to its customers.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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Local business owners have chosen to raise prices modestly rather than rapidly, preferring to make less money but keep loyal customers.thehustle.co, thehustle.co, 22 Nov. 2024
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Dubbed the Flex and the Stax, respectively, both models in the line are now larger than a standard cardholder, allowing users to take them anywhere with minimal fuss.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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The diffuser can also connect to a phone app, which allows users to activate it remotely.James Manso, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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With that in mind, expect many of the potential buyers who contact you to barter.Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Real Estate With a virtual property tour, prospective buyers can view real estate properties without visiting the site.Srinivas Vadhri, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Friends, guests, clients all have different habits.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges its dependence on a few major clients for a significant portion of its revenue and highlights the competitive nature of the software development market.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumer. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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