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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
Chili's patrons were not happy to see Skillet Beef Queso and White Skillet Queso disappear.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
At Telluride, in effect, the patrons pay for the cheaper passes, which have not gone up in price for 16 years.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
On Fridays patrons can enjoy light bites while a DJ plays a mix of Caribbean sounds; Saturdays they are treated to live music, and Sundays offer wellness with morning yoga, an afternoon drum class and evening jazz.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
But patrons may notice more personality behind the beers.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
At Telluride, in effect, the patrons pay for the cheaper passes, which have not gone up in price for 16 years.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
On Fridays patrons can enjoy light bites while a DJ plays a mix of Caribbean sounds; Saturdays they are treated to live music, and Sundays offer wellness with morning yoga, an afternoon drum class and evening jazz.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
But patrons may notice more personality behind the beers.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
Noun
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On Tuesday night, YouTube TV customers missed out on ESPN's broadcast of the first College Football Playoff rankings show of the season.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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GCCs today manage key functions that directly influence decisions, revenue and customer experience.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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This year, State Farm joined as a presenting sponsor, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to the Latin community.—
Quincy Green,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Among the network’s key partners include official NHL sponsor Verizon, which sponsors TNT’s pregame show, and first-time backer Vanda Pharmaceuticals, title sponsor of the first intermission report and the postgame telecast.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Diller, who is worth $5 billion, has been a longtime Democratic donor and endorsed Cuomo in March this year.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sherrill has drawn contributions from industry figures including Jeff Bewkes and the last-minute endorsement of Stephen Colbert, as well as other donors including Melinda Gates and Reid Hoffman.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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In her eight years practicing family law, Jackie Combs has helped her clients navigate many divorces.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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And freed from the client-benefactor relationship that aid engenders, African nations are insisting upon local processing and refining to retain more of the downstream benefits.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Over Hanai’s objections, the House of Tanba-ya’s corporate benefactor (Kyusaku Shimada) books them into a large theater, and soon their onnagata-duo novelty has given them a kind of boy-band heartthrob popularity.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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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 elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The result was a high-fidelity, real-time rendering of Rocket that interacted with guests live on the Disney lot.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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