as in sponsor
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
the town police force is the guarantor of our safety
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of guarantor
When legislation is framed as fulfilling a divine mandate, the state risks becoming an instrument of a particular faith rather than a neutral guarantor of liberty.
—
Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
China lacks meaningful force projection in the region, offers no defense commitments and has consistently avoided the burdens of a security guarantor.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
European leaders have also acted as guarantors of Ukrainian interests in the tortuous peace talks process.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
There’s a religious element to Saudi policymaking as the guarantor of Mecca and Medina.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for guarantor
Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
China lacks meaningful force projection in the region, offers no defense commitments and has consistently avoided the burdens of a security guarantor.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
European leaders have also acted as guarantors of Ukrainian interests in the tortuous peace talks process.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
There’s a religious element to Saudi policymaking as the guarantor of Mecca and Medina.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for guarantor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantor
Noun
-
Betano was the World Cup’s first-ever betting sponsor four years ago when parent company Kaizen Gaming signed a Europe-only deal for the 2022 edition in Qatar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
-
With the return of our main sponsor Canon Europe, Raindance has an even greater capacity to champion emerging filmmakers along with under-the-radar films that other festivals may overlook.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
-
But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
-
Its appointment-only showrooms in NoHo and Midtown are each equipped with full bars, so that patrons can deliberate over their ideal garment while nursing a cocktail on tap.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Guarantor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantor. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
