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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
Or why opera houses and theaters are nonprofits that ask wealthy patrons for donations, even as the ticket prices make your head spin.
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Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
On-site fans, or patrons as they are called, are not permitted to have mobile phones.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Late last year, Bills ownership introduced a $1,000 PSL cost for an upper-deck seat, and some higher-up end zone seats were offered at a three-figure level — $500-750 per patron.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Among the Planning Group’s comments are a recommendation to have good line-of-sight so that patrons visiting vendors can drive on and off the road safely.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
On-site fans, or patrons as they are called, are not permitted to have mobile phones.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Late last year, Bills ownership introduced a $1,000 PSL cost for an upper-deck seat, and some higher-up end zone seats were offered at a three-figure level — $500-750 per patron.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Among the Planning Group’s comments are a recommendation to have good line-of-sight so that patrons visiting vendors can drive on and off the road safely.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
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Owned by the team behind butcher shop Meat N’ Bone, the new Wagyu Bar, which originally opened at 2257 Coral Way in 2021, is bigger, with seating for 70 customers.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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At Humble Beginnings Tattoo, a shop that has operated for more than two decades, artists are offering promotions throughout the week as customers line up to commemorate their connection to the city.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pepsi, listed as the lead sponsor of July’s Wireless Festival, did not give a reason for its withdrawal.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
6 Apr. 2026
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At least four corporate backers of the festival, including presenting sponsor Pepsi, have distanced themselves from the event over the past 24 hours.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the financial impact, there's also damage to donor confidence.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Without them, some important objects can remain hidden forever; a waste of human effort and money — and much of that sponsorship cash comes from taxpayer funds and the generous gifts of donors who trust the museum to share its collection with its community.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the latest California shooting, Patrick Kolsasinksi, an attorney representing Hernandez’s family, has challenged Lyon’s claim that his client was a dangerous gang member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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In Florida’s complex and frustrating health care environment, a profession has cropped up of people who work independently on behalf of clients to coordinate their medical care.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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And our players are the biggest benefactor of all.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The gifts have come from individual donors and corporate benefactors such as JBL, which has provided speakers and equipment, as well as guitar makers Fender and Gibson, among others.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 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
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The cushions are crafted with a blend of polyester and cotton, and have a 3-inch depth that offers a cloud-like feel to keep you or guests comfortable for hours on end.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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An adjacent nook offers space for a two-piece band, entertaining guests with live music both indoors and outside.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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