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as in customers
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
a restaurant patron
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as in sponsors
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
the wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra
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as in donors
one that helps another with gifts or money
the patron for the museum's current blockbuster is the city's biggest banking institution
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Recent Examples of patrons
Videos of the Saturday night melee at a Chipotle in the Navy Yard neighborhood showed youths throwing punches and chairs as patrons watched in fear.
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Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
For those patrons who cannot come to the main branch to browse its shelves, the library loads approximately 1,200 of its most popular books, CDs and DVDs onto its bookmobile.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The touring production has been seen by more than 548,915 patrons in 23 cities across North America since launching on September 17, 2025, at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, New York.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026
The backpack search Police responded to the McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a manager called 911 to report one of the patrons looked like the suspect in the recent CEO shooting in New York.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The children celebrated with applause as the pontiff continued to the next patrons.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The last time patrons were inside 7060 Mission Road, COVID-19 was an emerging, though worrisome threat in the United States.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
However, other patrons who have already been to the tournament approved.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
At the end of the club opposite the reception area, a huge glass garage door can be rolled up so club patrons can watch and hear the Bruins leave their locker room and take the field.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
For those patrons who cannot come to the main branch to browse its shelves, the library loads approximately 1,200 of its most popular books, CDs and DVDs onto its bookmobile.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The touring production has been seen by more than 548,915 patrons in 23 cities across North America since launching on September 17, 2025, at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, New York.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026
The backpack search Police responded to the McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a manager called 911 to report one of the patrons looked like the suspect in the recent CEO shooting in New York.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The children celebrated with applause as the pontiff continued to the next patrons.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The last time patrons were inside 7060 Mission Road, COVID-19 was an emerging, though worrisome threat in the United States.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
However, other patrons who have already been to the tournament approved.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
At the end of the club opposite the reception area, a huge glass garage door can be rolled up so club patrons can watch and hear the Bruins leave their locker room and take the field.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
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These allow companies to resist speculative takeover and embed mission and values for the benefit of employees, customers, and/or the broader community.—
Alex Amouyel,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Koulax’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren thanked the chain’s customers.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Over time, laamb has evolved into a professional sport with sponsors and prize money.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The prevailing wisdom at the time was that the President would endorse Cornyn, Paxton would drop out, the friendly fire would stop, and Republican donors could conserve their funds for the general election in November.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Fourth, Europe and international financial institutions need to think less like donors and more like market-makers.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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According to company reports, Hype Luxury now serves clients in over 20 countries and operates in more than 23 Indian cities.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The service links clients to Miller, an independent specialist broker with Lloyd’s of London market access.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In recent months, McCann and a team of supporters, including many public school teachers, have knocked on hundreds of doors, arguing that McCann is the candidate who most supports public education, including the state’s flagship public university, which is located in her district.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Alexander and Stephan Papp, the urbane brothers and qualified doctors behind this wellness resort, have over 50 years of medical experience between them and the latest state-of-the-art equipment on hand to ensure that learning to live longer for guests is also fabulously good fun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Many of Colbert’s contemporaries, former guests, staff, and admirers paid tribute to the beloved host as the show concluded.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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The three-story facility has been named the Shiley STEM Initiative building in honor of philanthropist Darlene Marcos Shiley, one of the largest benefactors of USD, a private Catholic university located in San Diego’s Linda Vista neighborhood.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The orphanage was funded by a group of wealthy benefactors that included Chae-ni’s grandmother.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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