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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
Some of the Heart Attack Grill's most provocative gimmicks included public spankings for customers who failed to finish their meals, plus free food for patrons weighing more than 350 pounds.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The reports state the patron directly executed two of the three sales while the bartender directly executed the other.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The touring production has been seen by more than 548,915 patrons in 23 cities across North America since launching on September 17, 2025, at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, New York.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026
The children celebrated with applause as the pontiff continued to the next patrons.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The reports state the patron directly executed two of the three sales while the bartender directly executed the other.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The touring production has been seen by more than 548,915 patrons in 23 cities across North America since launching on September 17, 2025, at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, New York.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026
The children celebrated with applause as the pontiff continued to the next patrons.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
Noun
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Having overseen the game tent for many years, Cornelius knew just the thing to say in order to goad the customers into buying tickets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Moving forward, the company plans to focus heavily on operational excellence and reinvesting in its global operations, customer partnerships and signature brand innovations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Betano was the World Cup’s first-ever betting sponsor four years ago when parent company Kaizen Gaming signed a Europe-only deal for the 2022 edition in Qatar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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With the return of our main sponsor Canon Europe, Raindance has an even greater capacity to champion emerging filmmakers along with under-the-radar films that other festivals may overlook.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Bridesmaids should be your closest and dearest friends, sisters and maybe your kidney donor.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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There will be entry and pathway pavers for personalized donor tributes.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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In the lead-up to the suspension, IRAP had more than two hundred and fifty clients in Jordan.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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These additions will give the team more bandwidth and space to serve the needs of local clients.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The orphanage was funded by a group of wealthy benefactors that included Chae-ni’s grandmother.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 May 2026
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The Blackstone was renamed the Merle Reskin Theatre for a benefactor, the famously ebullient Merle Reskin, a lovable arts lover who died in 2023.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 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
Noun
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Beyond keeping bugs away from your guests and food, the zapper also cuts down on the need for bug sprays, which can leave behind strong smells or residue.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Seven of the rooms are designed to accommodate guests with reduced mobility or any kind of disability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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