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Recent Examples of patroness
Brigid later became popular in Irish Christian tradition as Saint Brigid, the patroness saint of Ireland.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Jan. 2024
On view are shell necklaces worn by Woolf and Bell, original sketches by Grant, and a silk Mariano Fortuny dress that once belonged to the patroness Lady Ottoline Morrell.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
Beyoncé, 42, has figured out how to adjust her voice (her characteristic growl floats in falsetto) and adjust her body language (more benevolent, like a gilded patroness) to abstract the object and subject of the song.
—Jenna Wortham, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
Local officials said the icon of the patroness of the city was retrieved from under the rubble.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2023
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Jan. 2024
On view are shell necklaces worn by Woolf and Bell, original sketches by Grant, and a silk Mariano Fortuny dress that once belonged to the patroness Lady Ottoline Morrell.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
Beyoncé, 42, has figured out how to adjust her voice (her characteristic growl floats in falsetto) and adjust her body language (more benevolent, like a gilded patroness) to abstract the object and subject of the song.
—Jenna Wortham, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
Local officials said the icon of the patroness of the city was retrieved from under the rubble.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patroness
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And how much, or how little, does Belinda know about what happened to her would-be benefactress?—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Breaking down the differences between playing the ruthless crime lord and the polished benefactress, Gasćon also noted that the role of Emilia was deceptively physical.—
Elaina Patton,
NBC News,
1 Nov. 2024
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The market is betting the major U.S. defense contractors, commonly referred to as the primes, will ultimately be the benefactors.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Maybe Gabriela would’ve gone through with the operation anyway, taking advantage of the opportunity her benefactor had offered her and her alone — despite what would’ve been my pointed caution.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Too many fundraisers have never learned how to lead a donor through an investment-level conversation and a solicitation.—
Sherry Quam Taylor,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In June, the Royal Charity Polo Cup cut ties with a donor who had reportedly attempted to sell private access to the Prince and Princess of Wales for $27,000.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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There's no shortage of drink options at At Random, where patrons are given a binder full of cocktails to choose from, from classic cocktails to ice cream drinks and more.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Having earned nine Olivier Awards and six Tony Awards among 60 major honors, the show has enchanted over two million West End patrons and 11 million globally.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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“Patroness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patroness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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