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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
Wimbledon fashion is also something that can get patrons in trouble, with Andy Samberg saying he was reprimanded for wearing black jeans in the Royal Box.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Over the decades, Pennisi's Deli has remained a lunchtime staple for downtown residents, legislators, hotel patrons and tourists.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Any Bay State citizen from Boston to Great Barrington would have been handcuffed and hauled into court yesterday for sucker-punching a fellow bar patron the way a State Police officer did over the weekend.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
30 June 2026
In addition to The Passage, in 2005 William became a patron of Centrepoint, another homelessness charity Diana supported.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Over the decades, Pennisi's Deli has remained a lunchtime staple for downtown residents, legislators, hotel patrons and tourists.
—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Any Bay State citizen from Boston to Great Barrington would have been handcuffed and hauled into court yesterday for sucker-punching a fellow bar patron the way a State Police officer did over the weekend.
—
Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
30 June 2026
In addition to The Passage, in 2005 William became a patron of Centrepoint, another homelessness charity Diana supported.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
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Duenas expected sales to climb sharply in the weeks leading up to the tournament and said his customers are coming from all walks of life, including fans from foreign countries.
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Some business owners say crime and neglect are driving away customers.
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Some watchdog groups have raised ethics concerns, noting that many corporate sponsors have business before the government or significant government contracts, including Palantir and United Airlines.
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Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released a report this week criticizing the president and Freedom 250, accusing it of diverting funds and misleading sponsors.
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Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.
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And the National Park Foundation’s president has told Congress that donors who request anonymity will not be disclosed, according to congressional Democrats.
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Behavioral health therapist Mackenzie Brees provides free assessments to clients at an HIV testing event organized by the Empowerment Resource Center on June 25, 2025.
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Consider our client, Adaleia Cross, who’s in the State of West Virginia.
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Swift’s name came up as a possible wealthy benefactor to pay for a new football stadium in Kansas City.
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His estranged sister, played by Natalie Portman, joins him on the quest which is financed by Domhnall Gleeson's billionaire benefactor character Owen Carver.
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.
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As for the official calendar, Indian couturier Manish Malhotra, who dressed Karan Johar at this year’s Met Gala, is among the guest houses showing in Paris this season.
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The ship can accommodate 5,610 guests at double occupancy, according to a cruise line fact sheet.
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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