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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
The center has a performance stage and allows patrons to carry alcohol purchased at the center's restaurants in the common area.
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Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Adult patrons talk with the librarians or with one another at broad wooden tables.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Here some of the upcoming events: • Aug. 2 – Uncorked Wine Festival: There will be more than 150 wines from around the world for patrons to select from and sip, while local vendors will sell gourmet bites.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
As a result, Russia’s reputation as a patron and guarantor of security in the region lies in tatters.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2025
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Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Adult patrons talk with the librarians or with one another at broad wooden tables.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Here some of the upcoming events: • Aug. 2 – Uncorked Wine Festival: There will be more than 150 wines from around the world for patrons to select from and sip, while local vendors will sell gourmet bites.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
As a result, Russia’s reputation as a patron and guarantor of security in the region lies in tatters.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
Noun
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Robin Howard Moore and Jim Howard were among those saying goodbye to customers.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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The code is available to customers who have purchased the new Good Dye Young shade Ego, according to Instagram comments.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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As yet, the bill has no sponsor in either the California Assembly or the Senate and the current legislative session wraps up in little more than a month on Sept. 12.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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All honorees are selected by a committee of their peers, with sponsors funding the star, the ceremony, and the maintenance of the attraction.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 July 2025
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In June, the Royal Charity Polo Cup cut ties with a donor who had reportedly attempted to sell private access to the Prince and Princess of Wales for $27,000.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Too many fundraisers have never learned how to lead a donor through an investment-level conversation and a solicitation.—
Sherry Quam Taylor,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Geragos called for his client's release via a medical furlough in an interview with TMZ.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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The company’s goal remains unchanged: to save its clients time and money by automating businesses’ security compliance processes, now through both continuous monitoring and real-time reports with the help of AI.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The market is betting the major U.S. defense contractors, commonly referred to as the primes, will ultimately be the benefactors.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Maybe Gabriela would’ve gone through with the operation anyway, taking advantage of the opportunity her benefactor had offered her and her alone — despite what would’ve been my pointed caution.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 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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The stars both appeared in guest roles on Smallville, the coming-of-age take on the kid from Krypton, and the CW's Supergirl, which follows Superman's similarly super-powered cousin.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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Actors Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer, Meghan's co-star from Suits, were among the guests alongside professional chefs who helped to coach the duchess, like Roy Choi and Alice Waters.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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