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as in condescended
to assume or treat with an air of superiority
a director with an unpleasant habit of patronizing even his most gifted actors
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as in endorsed
to promote the interests or cause of
a company that loyally patronizes the arts
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Recent Examples of patronized
According to a press release, more than 82 million passengers patronized Denver's airport.
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Logan Smith, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The film’s British production, and its British filmmaker, can’t help but occupy a large section of the movie’s negative space, inviting questions about who and what exactly is being satirized (or perhaps patronized) in this tale of warring desert nations.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
Rather than inspire enthusiasm, the event lineup left the employee feeling patronized.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
For family-run businesses, this means higher rents and costlier overheads, as well as the exodus of communities that traditionally patronized them.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
At Vanguard Studios, in Mumbai, Sheth came upon drawers full of glass negatives, receptacles for the countless unnamed sitters who’d once patronized the establishment.
—M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
These restaurants are locally owned and supplied, and they’re patronized by people who live there.
—Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Already, businesses patronized by immigrants are seeing declines in sales as some residents try to stay home more, Shi said.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Losing touch with the American public as well as the Washington political establishment, which often patronized him, Carter retreated to Camp David to consult a wide variety of Americans on why his administration was failing.
—Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Logan Smith, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The film’s British production, and its British filmmaker, can’t help but occupy a large section of the movie’s negative space, inviting questions about who and what exactly is being satirized (or perhaps patronized) in this tale of warring desert nations.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
Rather than inspire enthusiasm, the event lineup left the employee feeling patronized.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
For family-run businesses, this means higher rents and costlier overheads, as well as the exodus of communities that traditionally patronized them.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
At Vanguard Studios, in Mumbai, Sheth came upon drawers full of glass negatives, receptacles for the countless unnamed sitters who’d once patronized the establishment.
—M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
These restaurants are locally owned and supplied, and they’re patronized by people who live there.
—Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Already, businesses patronized by immigrants are seeing declines in sales as some residents try to stay home more, Shi said.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Losing touch with the American public as well as the Washington political establishment, which often patronized him, Carter retreated to Camp David to consult a wide variety of Americans on why his administration was failing.
—Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronized
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Susannah Fullerton on the French Writer’s Feline Muses La Chatte condescended to live with Colette (Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette), born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France, in 1873, died in Paris, 1954, novelist, actress and journalist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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My record reflects that balance, which is why I have been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of the Police and rated excellent by the LGBTQ+ Democrats of Mecklenburg County — independent organizations that evaluate judges based on fairness, professionalism, and adherence to the law.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Franklin is endorsed by CTU, and her policy prescriptions — heavy on taxes on the wealthy — reflect that union’s views.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the men's singles final in figure skating, the NBC telecast just cut to a shot of American Max Naumov, who was juggling a soccer ball.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Catherine’s brother Hindley, a vicious bully whose abuse is part of what drives Cathy and Heathcliff so closely together, is cut entirely, his role combined with Catherine’s father.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some Democratic candidates, including Tom Steyer and Tony Thurmond, have advocated for more aggressive positions such as abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reflecting a perspective that strong anti-Trump positioning is essential in response to federal immigration enforcement threats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The editorial strategy, Cheney said, is supported by a social media presence designed to work in tandem with the reporting.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The State Marketplace Network, a collective of 22 state marketplaces supported by the National Academy for State Health Policy, said initial enrollment figures raise concern.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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