padrones

variants or padroni
Definition of padronesnext
plural of padrone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for padrones
Noun
  • The patrons were thrilled that LaMelo Ball was about to check into the game, a different result than some 24 hours prior on that same hardwood.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
  • In the meantime, thirsty patrons might start looking elsewhere in the Treasure Valley — such as Meridian, where a police spokesperson said there are no city laws specifically addressing bottomless mimosa deals.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Finally, the innkeepers open the doors of the home to let the pilgrims in.
    Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
  • She’s introduced listeners to librarians, bakers, innkeepers, and a whole host of animals that call Nothing Much their home.
    Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • As recent research shows, protections for nonpaying or scofflaw tenants force landlords to raise rents for everybody else.
    Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Rourke was served with notice of eviction in December, with the landlords also looking to recapture $59,100 in unpaid rent for 2025.
    Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Padrones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padrones. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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