as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a program for inner-city youths that is under the auspices of a national corporation
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Nike acknowledged to the Times that some of its athletes had sponsorship funds reduced due to pregnancies, and the company ultimately changed its policies to guarantee more maternal protections.—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026 -
However, in 2023, Fonseca signed a sponsorship deal with Swiss clothing brand, On, backed by Roger Federer, co-entrepreneur and early investor.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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The dinner was held under Queen Rania’s patronage, and the event honored the achievements of the nonprofit’s beneficiaries, expressed appreciation for its donors for their ongoing support, and aimed to secure funding for a new cohort of Jordanian youth to complete their higher education.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Tonight’s co-chairs include Williams, Nicole Kidman and Beyoncé — who is returning to the event after a decade-long hiatus — along with Vogue’s Anna Wintour, who is credited with transforming the Met Gala into a global spectacle of entertainment and patronage.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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“Auspices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auspices. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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