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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
These investments were made based on feedback from library patrons, said Library Board President Tom Blanchard.
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Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
In a surprise announcement, Anti-Slavery International revealed that the royal would no longer be the patron of the charity after seven years of service.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
In 2025, library patrons checked out the passes 8,439 times.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
As Robles was on the phone with the 911 dispatcher to report the incident, the patron threw a book at the children, the complaint alleged.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
In a surprise announcement, Anti-Slavery International revealed that the royal would no longer be the patron of the charity after seven years of service.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
In 2025, library patrons checked out the passes 8,439 times.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
As Robles was on the phone with the 911 dispatcher to report the incident, the patron threw a book at the children, the complaint alleged.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
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The three-week experiment marks a turning point for the 10-year-old brand, which has built a loyal following through accessible prices and high-touch customer initiatives, including client trunk shows.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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Then on Tuesday, key sponsors of the event withdrew support and offered refunds to their customers.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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During the groundbreaking, Miami FC also announced a partnership with Avianca, establishing the Colombian airline as the team’s main uniform sponsor and exclusive carrier.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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After bombing and alienating the previously friendly countries around it, the Democrat Party is the only ally Iran has left, even though Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world and responsible for the dealth of thousands of Americans.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Much of that money flowed through nonprofit advocacy groups that do not disclose their donors.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fans quickly rallied to support the 73-year-old, with around 2,700 donors raising more than $100,000 within three days.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Spiro grew up privileged in London, one of four children of Glenn Spiro, a prominent jeweler who counts Jay-Z as a client and pal.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Our clients are generally professionals seeking experiential luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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In January, Rourke’s management team set up a GoFundMe to help keep the actor in his home, with his representative Kimberly Hines listed as the benefactor.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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As one of South Africa’s most daring new voices, Meekaeel Adam makes his directorial debut in this gripping story, set in 1846, of a Dutch-Afrikaans family and their British benefactor who make the perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert, watched over by two shapeshifting spirits.—
Thinus Ferreira,
Variety,
6 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 Marlton's Greenwich Village location allows guests to avoid tourist hot spots like Midtown and Soho, positioning itself quietly between the two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Alternatively, guests can take the Blue Line directly to the shopping center.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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