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as in customer
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
a restaurant patron
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as in sponsor
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
the wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra
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as in donor
one that helps another with gifts or money
the patron for the museum's current blockbuster is the city's biggest banking institution
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Recent Examples of patron
But don’t expect Lorre to talk up the virtues of exploiting intellectual property for additional profits, as is the job of the major studios like his longtime patron Warner Bros. Television.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
The patrons of this underwater cathedral happen to be all sharks.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 9 June 2025
During last year’s Stanley Cup magical goodwill tour around South Florida, a Panthers staffer surprised patrons by walking into Shuck N Dive in September with the trophy, setting off a social-media frenzy.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
This duplicity and playing different patrons off of each other would be carried on by his political heirs.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
The patrons of this underwater cathedral happen to be all sharks.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 9 June 2025
During last year’s Stanley Cup magical goodwill tour around South Florida, a Panthers staffer surprised patrons by walking into Shuck N Dive in September with the trophy, setting off a social-media frenzy.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
This duplicity and playing different patrons off of each other would be carried on by his political heirs.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
Noun
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In underbanked markets—particularly those plagued by high rates of online fraud—newer fintechs must work hard to win the trust of customers who might be skeptical about using digital services.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The arrests outside Home Depot targeted day laborers hired by the chain’s customers, including homeowners and contractors who rely on undocumented workers for home repair and construction jobs.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Those three brands are among the 500 new sponsors the NHL picked up in 2024-25, The Flyers’ deal helped the auto sector pull in an additional $8.5 million in sponsorship spend (an 8% increase year-over-year) as the category remained the third-biggest sector for the league.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2025
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Off the pitch, Haaland works with Nike, Clear and Beats by Dre, among other sponsors.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Musk was also Trump's biggest campaign donor in 2024 and has used his social media platform X as a megaphone for conservative causes.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Also interviewed: former KU coach Roy Williams, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas, Vanderbilt heart surgeon Ashish Shah, Vanderbilt cardiologist Jonathan Menachem, Sacramento Kings teammate Bobby Jackson, several members of the family of Scot’s heart donor, Casey Angell, and others.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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In a note to clients Thursday, JPMorgan estimated that the loss of the EV tax credit could cost Tesla about $1.2 billion annually.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Once a day, at the same time each day, spend 10 minutes commenting where potential clients hang out.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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What really kicked the project into motion, though, was an anonymous benefactor who contributed a $4.5 million gift to the venture, Flamion said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Just two awards away from obtaining EGOT status, for over three decades, Foxx has maintained a repertoire of not only staunch professionalism, but also stands as a benefactor of Black male representation in entertainment.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
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Cooking there for a panel of culinary royalty, including guest judge Clare Smyth, is both an honor and a test.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Finally, there’s English powerhouse chef Clare Smyth, who will, in fact, be their guest judge.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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