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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
WellChild is a patronage that Harry retained following his step back from his royal role, and he is expected to make a speech and present an award at the charity's awards ceremony on Monday.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The 2025 edition of the Compasso d’Oro International Award was held under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Queen, 78, visited several of her royal patronages in Cornwall, on the southwest tip of England, meeting with locals and checking in with various charities.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Corporate patronage, driven by the hype surrounding indie, also rained paydays on off-beat artists.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The 2025 edition of the Compasso d’Oro International Award was held under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Queen, 78, visited several of her royal patronages in Cornwall, on the southwest tip of England, meeting with locals and checking in with various charities.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Corporate patronage, driven by the hype surrounding indie, also rained paydays on off-beat artists.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronage
Noun
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Jim Beam Ahead of the 2026 season, the new Cadillac F1 entry to the grid has one of its first sponsorship deals.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Green cards, officially known as Permanent Resident Cards, are awarded based on family ties, employer sponsorship and lottery systems.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, social media platforms drive roughly 80% of total online traffic in the country and serve as vital channels for business and communication.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The agreement aims to bolster US-UK collaboration between trillion-dollar tech sectors, enhancing opportunities for businesses and consumers.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The story of a violent but ultimately fruitful encounter between Norman and Saxon worlds was coherent, accessible, and deeply relevant to the ideas and customs that still undergird much of British (and American) life.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, developing a custom chip or functional block can take three or more years.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Patronage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronage. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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