as in auspices
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a youth softball league under the sponsorship of local businesses
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Recent Examples of sponsorships
The 1994 World Cup in the United States, widely seen as a major success, generated $700 million in net revenue – or profits – versus a $550 million budget, driven largely by stronger-than-expected ticket sales and sponsorships.
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Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026
That hasn't stopped carmakers from racing to get in on the sponsorships of stock car racing.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
During his tenure, Horner oversaw the creation of Red Bull Powertrains and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, while generating more than $3 billion in commercial revenue through global partnerships and sponsorships.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
In a sport where drivers are often unwilling or unable to seek out personal sponsorships because of their obligations to their teams and their teams’ partners, Hamilton laps the field commercially, working with brands such as Dior, Lululemon and Rimowa.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Brands commonly partner with influencers to promote new products or initiatives, and Meta says the sponsorships are intended to get more teens using safer settings.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Support for National and International Brazilian Film Festivals Through strategic sponsorships, Embratur funds and activates film festivals in Brazil and abroad, using cinema as a bridge between audiovisual storytelling and tourism.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 May 2026
The festival is made possible through contributions and sponsorships, with proceeds going to the Bird Rock Foundation, which supports Bird Rock Elementary School, and future BirdStock festivals.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Stephen Miller has not recused himself from matters related to sponsors of Katie’s podcast, however, because the White House counsel has concluded that sponsorships differ from consulting arrangements.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026
That hasn't stopped carmakers from racing to get in on the sponsorships of stock car racing.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
During his tenure, Horner oversaw the creation of Red Bull Powertrains and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, while generating more than $3 billion in commercial revenue through global partnerships and sponsorships.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
In a sport where drivers are often unwilling or unable to seek out personal sponsorships because of their obligations to their teams and their teams’ partners, Hamilton laps the field commercially, working with brands such as Dior, Lululemon and Rimowa.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Brands commonly partner with influencers to promote new products or initiatives, and Meta says the sponsorships are intended to get more teens using safer settings.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Support for National and International Brazilian Film Festivals Through strategic sponsorships, Embratur funds and activates film festivals in Brazil and abroad, using cinema as a bridge between audiovisual storytelling and tourism.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 May 2026
The festival is made possible through contributions and sponsorships, with proceeds going to the Bird Rock Foundation, which supports Bird Rock Elementary School, and future BirdStock festivals.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Stephen Miller has not recused himself from matters related to sponsors of Katie’s podcast, however, because the White House counsel has concluded that sponsorships differ from consulting arrangements.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsorships
patronages
Noun
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Last fall, King Charles III stripped Prince Andrew of his military titles and royal patronages and was arrested by British police in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The event commemorated the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth on the 100th anniversary of her birth, bringing together representatives from a selection of her many patronages and centenarians celebrating their 100th birthdays on April 21.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Sponsorships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsorships. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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