1
as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a symphony orchestra that had long relied upon the patronage of the city's moneyed old guard
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2
as in business
transactions or economic support provided by customers
he refuses to give his patronage to any corporation that is not socially conscious
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Recent Examples of patronage
Fergie has also supported Prince Andrew amid the exposure of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which led to him stepping back from his public royal role in 2019 and being stripped of his military affiliations and patronages in 2022.
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
That same year, after Giuffre's lawsuit, Andrew was stripped of his military links and royal patronages.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
He was stripped of royal patronages and military titles in 2022.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
His wife, a manicurist herself, is best friends with a woman who studied under Hedren’s patronage.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
That same year, after Giuffre's lawsuit, Andrew was stripped of his military links and royal patronages.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
He was stripped of royal patronages and military titles in 2022.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
His wife, a manicurist herself, is best friends with a woman who studied under Hedren’s patronage.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronage
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These buying executives indicate that advertisers are certainly interested in Netflix’ progress in selling advertising, but note that the company has probably had more success in striking sponsorship deals of individual titles rather than selling sheer tonnage of its inventory.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The proposal is being circulated among lawmakers for co-sponsorship and has not yet been formally introduced.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Porat and Venkatakrishnan both discussed how the moment demands urgency from governments and businesses alike.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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His first business ventures were reportedly an internet café and gaming centers in the provincial capital Fuzhou.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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All of this is accented by custom Murano glass chandeliers and scones.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whether made-to-measure couches, modular sectionals, or bespoke armchairs, custom furniture gives you infinite flexibility to adapt to your taste and the constraints of your space, personal preferences, and room layouts.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Patronage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronage. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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