guarantor

noun

ˌger-ən-ˈtȯr How to pronounce guarantor (audio)
Definition of guarantornext
as in sponsor
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing the town police force is the guarantor of our safety

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Recent Examples of guarantor While no regional power is currently capable of replacing the US as the Gulf’s security guarantor, officials are increasingly contemplating a future in which Washington plays a much smaller role in the regional security architecture, the diplomat said. — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 The city is also on the hook as the financial guarantor of the Games. — The Editorial Board, Daily News, 28 May 2026 According to Greenlee, there was a glimmer of hope when River City Bank was willing to produce a term sheet for the loan, provided the city cosigned as guarantor. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2026 Two billionaires offered themselves as the guarantors of AI safety. — Stavros Gadinis, Fortune, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for guarantor
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  1. sponsor
  2. patron
Noun
  • But out-of-home viewing has to become a core pillar of any rights holder or sponsor’s plans, not an afterthought.
    — Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
  • Recent research from Brand Finance shows that sponsor familiarity, awareness and consideration all rise measurably among event fans compared with non-fans.
    — Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of sponsor
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  • When a patron nostalgic for his hometown arrives, Zhandos is given a chance to leave.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • What exactly is Irina’s relation to art — more painter or patron?
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of patron

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“Guarantor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantor. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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