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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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
Sheen’s patronage of Fleiss' services came to an abrupt halt with her June 1993 arrest.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
WellChild is a patronage that Harry retained following his step back from his royal role, and he is expected to make a speech and present an award at the charity's awards ceremony on Monday.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The 2025 edition of the Compasso d’Oro International Award was held under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Queen, 78, visited several of her royal patronages in Cornwall, on the southwest tip of England, meeting with locals and checking in with various charities.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
WellChild is a patronage that Harry retained following his step back from his royal role, and he is expected to make a speech and present an award at the charity's awards ceremony on Monday.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The 2025 edition of the Compasso d’Oro International Award was held under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Queen, 78, visited several of her royal patronages in Cornwall, on the southwest tip of England, meeting with locals and checking in with various charities.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronage
Noun
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Requiring employer sponsorship also restricts the number of jobs available to visa-seekers, and the new fee is likely to limit that even further.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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And the media dollars and sponsorship money that power the growth of the sport depends on those fans.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Several companies and businesses have already shown interest in renting out the retail spaces and the office building, though no final contracts have been signed yet.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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All bedrooms throughout the home are en suites with custom cabinetry and tile finishes.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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And a custom YouTube Music playlist will welcome passengers on board (there will also be playlists available via the entertainment systems).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Patronage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronage. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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