as in customers
a person who buys goods and services
Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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Recent Examples of consumers
But aside from luxury goods, consumers are more often seeking out luxury experiences, a 2025 study by McKinsey found.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Despite shifting attention, 72 percent of consumers globally still preferred products that do not harm plants or animals, the survey showed.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
And the growing interest is not just on the page or the screen - 'Summerween' was more popular than ever this year, with retailers, restaurants, and consumers getting in the spirit of the spooky season in the heat of summer.
—Felicia Faber, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The lawmakers argued that the IEEPA tariffs are hurting American consumers by driving up prices at retail while at the same time undercutting small businesses caught on a rollercoaster of whipsawing policy changes.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
But the tech juggernaut’s rebound can be taken as a sign that the iPhone is still enough to excite consumers and Wall Street, even as the company falls behind in the AI race.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
There is a seismic shift in shopping in the works with 40 percent of younger consumers using AI to shop.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
On Tubi, the belief is that the consumers of this kind of content are a mix of existing fans of the creators as well as viewers who were previously unfamiliar with the creators, since many go through and watch all episodes.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
However, Coke’s pricier brands, like Fairlife and Smartwater, have been bright spots for the company, showing that high-income consumers are still willing to pay more for premium drinks.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Despite shifting attention, 72 percent of consumers globally still preferred products that do not harm plants or animals, the survey showed.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
And the growing interest is not just on the page or the screen - 'Summerween' was more popular than ever this year, with retailers, restaurants, and consumers getting in the spirit of the spooky season in the heat of summer.
—Felicia Faber, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The lawmakers argued that the IEEPA tariffs are hurting American consumers by driving up prices at retail while at the same time undercutting small businesses caught on a rollercoaster of whipsawing policy changes.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
But the tech juggernaut’s rebound can be taken as a sign that the iPhone is still enough to excite consumers and Wall Street, even as the company falls behind in the AI race.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
There is a seismic shift in shopping in the works with 40 percent of younger consumers using AI to shop.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
On Tubi, the belief is that the consumers of this kind of content are a mix of existing fans of the creators as well as viewers who were previously unfamiliar with the creators, since many go through and watch all episodes.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
However, Coke’s pricier brands, like Fairlife and Smartwater, have been bright spots for the company, showing that high-income consumers are still willing to pay more for premium drinks.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumers
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However, customers are advised not to consume the products, per USA Today.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since 2021, Apple AirTags have been helping customers locate their lost keys, wallets, cars, and even beloved pets.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Education and outreach Circulate San Diego sees following the rules of the road and driving responsibly as fundamental guidelines for users of all bicycles.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The launch comes after Xiaomi last summer started selling smart glasses in China that let users tap the frame to change the lens tint.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trade-in buyers with negative equity financed $11,164 more than the typical new car buyer.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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His longtime agent and friend, Steve Caric, often sends clients to him in the winter and early spring for extra work, and Paulsen welcomes them into his home and his brain.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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If its lawyers were unable to enter federal buildings or courthouses, representation of clients before federal courts and agencies would become impossible.—
Fabio Bertoni,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Consumers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumers. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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