as in patron
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club
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Recent Examples of sponsor
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
It was introduced Tuesday after The Post asked about its status; Senate President James Coleman had said that morning that sponsors were still working with stakeholders on the bill.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2025
Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Rankings and Tiers series is sponsored by E*Trade from Morgan Stanley.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Noon, the club’s sleeve sponsor, and Sela, the club’s front-of-shirt sponsor, are each PIF-owned, and constitute related parties.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
It was introduced Tuesday after The Post asked about its status; Senate President James Coleman had said that morning that sponsors were still working with stakeholders on the bill.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the rising country star opens up about partnering with Patrón El Alto — who are sponsoring the Stagecoach afterparties — her next project and the comparisons she's received to Taylor Swift.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Rankings and Tiers series is sponsored by E*Trade from Morgan Stanley.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
Noun
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But imagine a different encounter than the one in the gallery, in front of pictures mostly painted for private patrons.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Starbucks reverses open-door policy: Buy something or leave Customer cites ‘gray area’ and ‘human element’ to Starbucks pool of patrons Cat Wack, 35, lives in the Glen Allen, Virginia area, about 14 miles northwest of Richmond, the state capital.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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National parks are funded by the federal government, while state parks are funded by the state government.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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In principle, there is no reason why the federal government should be in the business of funding news and entertainment programming.—
The Editors,
National Review,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some supporters even lost the will to protest, feeling nothing will change.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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In a statement posted to X, Taylor congratulated Lee and acknowledged the impact of his supporters.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The trip taken by Garcia, Frost, Ansari and Dexter is not being financed by taxpayer dollars, according to a news release.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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And while Volcker was allegedly tightening credit, innovative financiers like Michael Milken were financing Schumpeterian-style corporations like MCI at rates south of the Fed funds rate.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Based on industries listed in the regulations targeted by Trump, owners of coal plants are among the potential benefactors.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The institute’s primary benefactor was Peter Thiel, a billionaire venture capitalist and the co-founder of PayPal who donated more than $1.25 million to the organization and related projects.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tens of millions of Americans have benefitted from the group's binding recommendations to health plans, which must underwrite a broad range of treatments from cancer screenings to cholesterol-lowering medications and drugs to prevent the spread of HIV.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Berlin can take the lead in underwriting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and in urging the European Union to accept Ukraine as a member.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury set up a GoFundMe to help S with medical and dental care, as well as legal fees and housing expenses.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments set up the possibility of a standoff with the central bank, which could further rattle already anxious financial markets amid the president’s expanding trade war.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Don’t patronize the big cruise ships.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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This boycott urges consumers to avoid patronizing major stores and restaurants, instead spending money at local businesses.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis and Eva McKend,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsor. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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