window-shopper

noun

Definition of window-shoppernext
as in buyer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for window-shopper
  1. buyer
  2. browser
  3. shopper
  4. purchaser
  5. prospect
  6. correspondent
  7. end user
  8. consumer
Noun
  • The veteran buyer and merchandising chief, who joined retail giant Boyner last year to develop the Communité concept after a long career at Beyman, was weaned on luxury but had a field day scouting new brands, about 60 percent of them new to Turkey.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Buyers who rolled that old debt into a new-car loan are projected to pay $16,270 in interest over the life of it — nearly $6,500 more than the average new-car buyer.
    — Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of buyer
Noun
  • Previously, the browser version noticeably slowed my laptop's performance while testing the app in Google Chrome.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Search Speeds There are billions of people using this browser.
    — Talib Babb, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of browser
Noun
  • One shopper praised its all-day comfort and support, noting that the band didn’t ride up or feel too tight.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The company said retailers use its inventory software platform, gStore, to drive conversions and improve the shopper experience for customers.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of shopper
Noun
  • As the largest institutional purchaser of firearms in the United States, governments have tremendous power to shape the market.
    — Kris Brown, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • If two reports carry the same meaning, are held to the same standard and are described in the same language, then a careful purchaser would be almost irresponsible not to choose the cheaper one.
    — Amir Tarighat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of purchaser
Noun
  • That’s a dangerous prospect for any country, but especially for Singapore, crammed into a space smaller than New York City.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The rookie offered power at the plate and athletic defense in the field, immediately giving fans another reason to believe the organization's top prospect could become a long-term answer at one of the game's most demanding positions.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of prospect
Noun
  • Nigeria left the Financial Action Task Force grey list in October 2025, which has helped its standing with correspondent banks, though neither that nor the FTSE decision commits a single foreign allocator to buying anything.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Special correspondent Cecilia Sánchez Vidal in Mexico City contributed.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of correspondent
Noun
  • Made up of nearly 20 clinicians and EHR superusers, the CoLab brings end user feedback into the evaluation, testing, and refinement of new AI capabilities.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In the case of Project Tango, key details, including the identity of the end user, have not been fully disclosed.
    — Sayri Proano, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of end user
Noun
  • But if pressure on lower-income consumers causes spending to weaken, the impact could spread across the economy.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Today’s ideas about what is stylish come from a wider mix of influencers, brands and everyday consumers.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of consumer
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“Window-shopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/window-shopper. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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