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
Both brands depend on the patronage of affluent consumers.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Representatives from both Save the Children and Riding for the Disabled — Anne's most longstanding patronages — were in attendance at the forum.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 6 June 2025
After the allegations, Andrew resigned from his public roles with the royal family in May 2020, and had his honorary military affiliations and royal charitable patronages removed by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in January 2022.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 May 2025
Like her grandmother, Queen Mother Sirikit, whose royal patronage focused on the preservation of the country’s silk and traditional handwoven textiles, Nariratana too intends to leverage her position as a royal — and the Sirivannavari brand — to pave the way.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Representatives from both Save the Children and Riding for the Disabled — Anne's most longstanding patronages — were in attendance at the forum.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 6 June 2025
After the allegations, Andrew resigned from his public roles with the royal family in May 2020, and had his honorary military affiliations and royal charitable patronages removed by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in January 2022.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 May 2025
Like her grandmother, Queen Mother Sirikit, whose royal patronage focused on the preservation of the country’s silk and traditional handwoven textiles, Nariratana too intends to leverage her position as a royal — and the Sirivannavari brand — to pave the way.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronage
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Weekly analysis and insights from Asia’s largest economy in your inbox Subscribe now On Wednesday, Li urged global business leaders and senior government representatives to collaborate and avoid turning trade into a political or security issue.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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As part of its long-term vision for responsible development, the county welcomes residents, business owners and civic stakeholders to attend and help shape growth management strategies.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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These are custom solid state drive modules designed by Pure.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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But namesake founder Ben Hedley knows that The Vault’s readers won’t settle for something as straightforward, albeit impressive, so he’s decided to exclusively offer the chance to work hand-in-hand with him on a custom car and to personally drive every detail of your own custom model.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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“Patronage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronage. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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