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
In a post on its Google business profile, Matt the Miller's thanked its customers for years of patronage.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Your patronage will help refugees and victims in the Middle East.
Details: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 2530 Victory Parkway, Walnut Hills.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This is part of the board’s structure as a patronage organ of the borough party machines.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
The frequent demands on a compromised and beholden company to perform the patronage function local government used to provide before courts put the kibosh on the practice.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Your patronage will help refugees and victims in the Middle East.
Details: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 2530 Victory Parkway, Walnut Hills.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This is part of the board’s structure as a patronage organ of the borough party machines.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
The frequent demands on a compromised and beholden company to perform the patronage function local government used to provide before courts put the kibosh on the practice.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronage
Noun
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This includes expenses such as charitable donations, education expenses, business expenses, and home office deductions.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Chase is the consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. based in New York City.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
31 July 2025
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Three examples of Louisville bathroom renovations showcase various styles and upgrades. Design choices include bold wallpapers, mixed metals, and custom tile work.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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At the Mega Lo Mart, fans can get custom baseball hat pressings and refresh with a real Alamo beer at the hydration station underneath the Arlen water tower.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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“Patronage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronage. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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