Thesaurus results for PATRONAGE

patronage

noun

ˈpa-trə-nij

Definition of patronage

as in sponsorship

the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking a symphony orchestra that had long relied upon the patronage of the city's moneyed old guard

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as in business

transactions or economic support provided by customers he refuses to give his patronage to any corporation that is not socially conscious

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Recent Examples of patronage The first golf club to receive the Royal title was Royal Perth Golfing Society in Scotland, which was granted royal patronage by King William IV in 1833. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 15 July 2026 No contemporary record confirms who commissioned it, however, and other theories have attributed its patronage to figures including Matilda, William the Conqueror's wife. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026 He is also expected to undertake engagements with patronages like WellChild and Scotty’s Little Soldiers. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Some supporters depend on government assistance and patronage networks built under his rule. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for patronage

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How cricket grows in America will not be determined by sponsorship money alone, or broadcast deals, or the size of the diaspora.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
But other grant and sponsorship opportunities will allow others to participate for a nominal fee, with at least 51% of participants continuing to come from the original income categories, RISE Director Brian Margulis said.

— Eric Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of sponsorship

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Persistent uncertainty The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs last month, the BLS reported Friday, as businesses navigated the ongoing fallout from the months-long Iran war.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
So recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring dozens, hundreds, or thousands of new analysts is a cost of doing business.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of business

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Time’s explainer notes that current law confines claims to importers of record and customs brokers, and that any broad household compensation would likely have to come through a tax credit or dedicated rebate program enacted by Congress.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
To mark the occasion, the care team coordinated a 100-day celebration for Avery, complete with an adorable custom old lady outfit.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

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