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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in to fund
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sponsor
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Virtual runners’ race kits, which include the Peachtree Road Race finisher T-shirt, commemorative bib and sponsor goodies, will be shipped after July 4.
—
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Their biggest clash of all is over a ballot measure sponsored by SEIU-UHW that would levy a 5% tax on the wealth of California’s roughly 200 billionaires and devote nearly all of its revenue to propping up health care.
—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sponsor
Noun
Because the Bridge program runs independently of Part D, plan sponsors don’t carry financial risk for eligible glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs furnished under the demonstration project.
—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Virtual runners’ race kits, which include the Peachtree Road Race finisher T-shirt, commemorative bib and sponsor goodies, will be shipped after July 4.
—
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Verb
Williams, who was sponsored by Puma at the time, wore an interpretation of the shirt at the French Open that year, complete with long, football-style yellow socks.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Their biggest clash of all is over a ballot measure sponsored by SEIU-UHW that would levy a 5% tax on the wealth of California’s roughly 200 billionaires and devote nearly all of its revenue to propping up health care.
—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sponsor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
Noun
-
The princess, who early last year announced her cancer was in remission, is the patron of the All England Club.
-
Princess Kate is an avid tennis player and the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where Wimbledon has been held since the championships' inception in the 1870s.
Verb
-
Luma has been making inroads into Hollywood selling its software but has separately funded a production service company to teach filmmakers to make hybrid AI films using its tools.
-
More Freedom 250 controversy Freedom 250 has been the focus of other controversy over funding transparency and religious representations.
Noun
-
To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
-
Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.
Verb
-
Geographic protection is obsolete against global cyber threats, making the defense of sixteen critical infrastructure sectors, from energy to finance, paramount.
-
ByteDance began hiring for 100 open roles, signed multiple independent filmmakers and artists and held private conversations about financing AI films.
Noun
-
Swift’s name came up as a possible wealthy benefactor to pay for a new football stadium in Kansas City.
-
His estranged sister, played by Natalie Portman, joins him on the quest which is financed by Domhnall Gleeson's billionaire benefactor character Owen Carver.
Verb
-
The boom has been underwritten by the NFL largely through RCX Sports and Reese’s efforts alongside stakeholders such as USA Football, college administrators and the National Federation of State High School Associations.
-
Capital underwritten as national strategy does not flee at the first bad quarter the way speculative money does.
Verb
-
Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.
-
Kayley starts setting up early in the day and takes advantage of the excursion to run it by the rest of the team.
Verb
-
The letter explained in patronizing terms how the English government worked.
-
There were few international visitors, an absence that has perplexed business owners who banked on hundreds of thousands of new faces to patronize their establishments.
Cite this Entry
“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
