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consumers

NOUN

person who buys merchandise, services

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buyer customer purchaser shopper user

STRONG

enjoyer

WEAK

end user

Antonyms

STRONGEST

seller

WEAK

marketer merchandiser

Example Sentences

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And some consumers are put off by the price—at least $255 for a product that they imagine costs a fraction of that to make.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

For investors, the question is no longer whether consumers want faster delivery.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The data-center boom is so lucrative that companies no longer need to cater to consumers as they did in the past, Burke told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Higher interest rates make borrowing more expensive for everyday consumers, which helps cool down inflation by slowing spending.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

If consumers stop buying, stores and shops and restaurants go out of business.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements