1
as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a symphony orchestra that had long relied upon the patronage of the city's moneyed old guard
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as in business
transactions or economic support provided by customers
he refuses to give his patronage to any corporation that is not socially conscious
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Recent Examples of patronage
He was later stripped of his military titles and his royal patronages.
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
This would reduce patronage and cronyism, which have plagued our city for decades.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
The federal civil service was staffed by supporters of the president and his political party until the patronage system was reformed in the 1880s to reward positions based on merit and skills.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
The empire’s ruler, Mehmed II, extended his literary patronage beyond Turkish authors to Greek and Persian writers, producing works in these traditions in praise of his rule.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
This would reduce patronage and cronyism, which have plagued our city for decades.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
The federal civil service was staffed by supporters of the president and his political party until the patronage system was reformed in the 1880s to reward positions based on merit and skills.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
The empire’s ruler, Mehmed II, extended his literary patronage beyond Turkish authors to Greek and Persian writers, producing works in these traditions in praise of his rule.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronage
Noun
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Insurance carriers are meant to support businesses that operate under constant pressure and complexity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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In Buy Back Your Time, entrepreneur Dan Martell teaches how to scale your business by outsourcing and delegating strategically.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Better yet, the superstar—who recently graved our TV screens on The White Lotus—worked with stylist Brett Alan Nelson to deliver custom outfits for the set.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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The star of the entry is Kravitz's custom grand piano.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Patronage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronage. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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