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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
Not only do Masters patrons see fleets of Mercedes-Benz automobiles and vans coming and going to and from Augusta National during tournament week, but the German automaker continues to increase its investment in and around the highly coveted event.
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Michael Loré, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Last-minute patron ticket canceled at Augusta National At Augusta National Golf Club, mobile phones are a big no-no.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
In the musical, Williams plays Viola Van Horn, based on the mysterious character immortalized in the movie by Isabella Rossellini, whose voice can be heard before curtain each night telling theater patrons to turn off their phones.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Geffen, meanwhile, is a lion of the Manhattan patron class, whose name adorns a wing at MoMA, a building at LACMA, and a hall at Lincoln Center.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
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Michael Loré, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Last-minute patron ticket canceled at Augusta National At Augusta National Golf Club, mobile phones are a big no-no.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
In the musical, Williams plays Viola Van Horn, based on the mysterious character immortalized in the movie by Isabella Rossellini, whose voice can be heard before curtain each night telling theater patrons to turn off their phones.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Geffen, meanwhile, is a lion of the Manhattan patron class, whose name adorns a wing at MoMA, a building at LACMA, and a hall at Lincoln Center.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
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Netflix, the world’s leading subscription-video streamer, has more than 300 million customers worldwide.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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Silva's customers, such as Target and Costco, have paused over $16 million worth of orders in the last couple of weeks.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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Bipartisan sponsors passed a bill through the House that will raise that ceiling to $110 million beginning in 2028 and each year following.—
Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2025
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If a sponsor can’t produce a tax return or pay stubs for the last 60 consecutive days, they are being advised to turn in a note by their employer on official company letterhead, and case managers must be able to speak with a supervisor or human resources.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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In all, the disclosure filing showed contributions from more than 800 donors to the inaugural committee.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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The acute need for companies with this level of in-depth warmth and empathy for their clients drives ITS to expand its horizon.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Divorce client sues her for $1.1 million Where does Sanchez-Medina say the money is?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Based on industries listed in the regulations targeted by Trump, owners of coal plants are among the potential benefactors.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The institute’s primary benefactor was Peter Thiel, a billionaire venture capitalist and the co-founder of PayPal who donated more than $1.25 million to the organization and related projects.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 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 Coastal Communities Concert Band is under the direction of guest conductor Bruce Mansfield, D.M.A. Mansfield is an associate professor of music and director of bands at Point Loma Nazarene University, having joined the PLNU faculty after a 22-year career as a U.S. Navy musician.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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Williams didn’t take to the mic, but many guests obliged, belting out ’80s tunes by A-ha, Mylène Farmer, Vanessa Paradis and others.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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