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as in customer
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
a restaurant patron
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as in sponsor
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
the wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra
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as in donor
one that helps another with gifts or money
the patron for the museum's current blockbuster is the city's biggest banking institution
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Recent Examples of patron
Assumes patrons have smart phones.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Princess Kate is patron of the Rugby Football League, which launched the RFL Community Trust in 2024 to accelerate positive social impact in local communities.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
While at Family Action—which the future queen has been patron of since 2019, taking the role over from Queen Elizabeth, who held the role for 66 years—Kate showed a 5-year-old girl how to listen to the sea through a shell.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
From their tables, the patrons got a front row view of the underbelly of Westport.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Princess Kate is patron of the Rugby Football League, which launched the RFL Community Trust in 2024 to accelerate positive social impact in local communities.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
While at Family Action—which the future queen has been patron of since 2019, taking the role over from Queen Elizabeth, who held the role for 66 years—Kate showed a 5-year-old girl how to listen to the sea through a shell.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
From their tables, the patrons got a front row view of the underbelly of Westport.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
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One additional point is that conversion rates also rose when customers interacted with the new flow.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In December, independent streetwear brand Named Collective announced the launch of activewear brand Nth Active after years of watching its customers wear its hoodies and joggers to the gym.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, dozens more congressional Democrats agreed to join as co-sponsors of legislation seeking to impeach Noem, amid the torrent of negative headlines and controversy.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers — some from corporate sponsors, others who might come off the annual wait list for this opportunity — then carefully use a rubber stamp with this year’s winning original verse on the envelope.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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In addition to where in the stadium tickets can purchased, Razorback Foundation donor levels and priority points also dictate how parking passes around the stadium are distributed and how many tickets are available for purchase in certain sections.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Her father, Nelson Peltz, is an American billionaire and Republican donor.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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Maurice Suh, a member of Chiles’ legal team, said in a statement that his client remains determined to keep the bronze medal she was awarded at the Paris Olympics.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The award-winning actress strayed from her signature soft wave aesthetic with the help of stylist Bryce Scarlett, whose A-list client roster also includes Mia Goth, Charli XCX and Hailey Bieber.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Chicago, Maisie catches a glimpse of the carousel and begs her benefactor to purchase it.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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As a reward, his Spanish benefactors, Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, said Columbus would be entitled to ten percent of all the revenues from the new lands in perpetuity and the option to buy a one-eighth interest in any commercial venture and receive one-eighth of the profits.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
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The four-time European champions face Olympiacos, who have eight points and are 24th, and could directly overtake their Greek guests with victory.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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For active pursuits, guests can take advantage of the ski valet service or the onsite golf simulator.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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