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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronesses
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And then from behind him came Miuccia Prada, the co-creative director and owner of her namesake brand, one of the world’s great art collectors and high-cultural benefactors.
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The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.
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The ruling is expected to benefit Republicans, who have historically relied more heavily on wealthy donors capable of contributing large sums to party committees.
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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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Like its patrons’ routines, The Silver Skillet is dependable.
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According to the criminal complaint, Powell and the other man began arguing after Powell made comments about female patrons.
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Local business owners and philanthropists Chad and Cari Peets subsequently invested close to $10 million into a complete rebuild of the property.
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The donors include Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul, as well as prominent philanthropists, some with roots in Silicon Valley and some of them major Democratic donors.
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“Patronesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronesses. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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