auspices

plural of auspice
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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Noun
  • The brands seeing the strongest returns are not treating Formula 1 as a static sponsorship exercise.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Roth, 48, is the CEO and founder of Silent Partner Advisory, which supports cultural organizations through strategy, business development and corporate sponsorships.
    Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Harry also gave up his patronage of the Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Football League, while Meghan surrendered her patronage of the Royal National Theatre, which her grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, handed down to her.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • Shortly afterward, Daley named Donovan his head of patronage, with the title of administrative assistant to the mayor.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
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“Auspices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auspices. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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