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consumer

[kuhn-soo-mer] / kənˈsu mər /
NOUN
person who buys merchandise, services
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The settlement is the largest California Consumer Privacy Act penalty in the state’s history, Bonta said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Consumer confidence in the eurozone plunged to its lowest level since December 2022 in April, signaling future demand weakness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Consumer sentiment is split, falling for households earning under $50,000 while rising for six-figure earners.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Consumer spending is the main engine of the economy.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Mavens, according to Price, are the kinds of people who are avid readers of Consumer Reports.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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