padrones

variants or padroni
Definition of padronesnext
plural of padrone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for padrones
Noun
  • The story quickly turns into a survive-the-night horror story as the bloodthirsty Remmick (Jack O'Connell) slowly turns more of the patrons into his hive-mind brethren.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The staff are as loyal as the patrons.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Lake and Porter counties have also been asked to adopt a 1% food and beverage tax, and Lake County has been asked to pass a 5% innkeepers tax.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Finally, the innkeepers open the doors of the home to let the pilgrims in.
    Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The ordinance was pushed by Mayor Alysson Snow, a housing rights attorney, who said stronger protections for renters were necessary after local landlords bent substantial renovation rules to clear out longtime renters.
    Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • High supply and weakening renter demand have apartment landlords living in an ever-more competitive space.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Padrones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/padrones. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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