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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
But Squeeze was kept on a long table by his handlers and could visit longer with curious patrons.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Even before the grand-opening celebration, Reichert Simpson said patrons were reading, tutors were helping students, other customers were taking business calls.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Allahverdi Khan, one of Shah ʿAbbās’s key generals, oversaw the construction as its patron.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The club in the Crossroads, named Ted’s Taproom, was filled wall-to-wall with patrons on opening night.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Even before the grand-opening celebration, Reichert Simpson said patrons were reading, tutors were helping students, other customers were taking business calls.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Allahverdi Khan, one of Shah ʿAbbās’s key generals, oversaw the construction as its patron.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The club in the Crossroads, named Ted’s Taproom, was filled wall-to-wall with patrons on opening night.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
Noun
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The thought of retaining a longtime customer without having to discipline a possibly difficult long-term employee may prove motivating.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Once the claims process opens, eligible customers are expected to receive a notice by email or mail with instructions on how to file through a settlement website.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Camping World Stadium played host to three stages and activations from sponsors.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The plaintiffs include Common Cause and League of Women Voters of Florida, original sponsors of the Fair Districts amendments.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Musk was the largest individual donor in the country during the 2024 campaign — to the tune of $290 million, according to Politico.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, said a consistent theme in several Democratic primaries this year has been pushing candidates to be more aligned with working-class voters over corporate donors.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 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
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Christianity – Joseph was called to be a benefactor, not a beneficiary.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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While fashion brands or tech behemoths like Instagram typically underwrite the affair, this year Amazon co-founder and executive chair, Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, are the event’s main benefactors.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 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
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At the time of the wedding, several of Collins and Green's guests shared photos of the newlyweds smiling and holding hands while celebrating their nuptials.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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That’s because all of the other guest facilities are on different floors (the spa, pool, and gym down a few floors via a different set of elevators; the China Grill restaurant and bar upstairs).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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