as in benefactress
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of patroness
Surely, there have to be other things a wealthy patroness would want to do with her time.
—
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Greek Meaning: Good woman Alternative Spellings & Variations: Agathe, Aggie, Agata
Famous Namesakes: designer Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, novelist Agatha Christie
Peak Popularity: 1891
Fun Fact: St. Agatha of Sicily is the patroness of breast cancer patients.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 22 July 2024
When it was founded, St. Mary’s was known as Immaculate Conception — the patroness of the United States.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 June 2024
Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing
Whitney Museum of American Art
If another great American patroness with a namesake museum, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, had it her way her legacy would be her own sculptures.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for patroness
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Greek Meaning: Good woman Alternative Spellings & Variations: Agathe, Aggie, Agata
Famous Namesakes: designer Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, novelist Agatha Christie
Peak Popularity: 1891
Fun Fact: St. Agatha of Sicily is the patroness of breast cancer patients.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 22 July 2024
When it was founded, St. Mary’s was known as Immaculate Conception — the patroness of the United States.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 June 2024
Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing
Whitney Museum of American Art
If another great American patroness with a namesake museum, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, had it her way her legacy would be her own sculptures.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for patroness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patroness
Noun
-
And how much, or how little, does Belinda know about what happened to her would-be benefactress?—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
-
Breaking down the differences between playing the ruthless crime lord and the polished benefactress, Gasćon also noted that the role of Emilia was deceptively physical.—
Elaina Patton,
NBC News,
1 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
And our players are the biggest benefactor of all.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Mar. 2026
-
The gifts have come from individual donors and corporate benefactors such as JBL, which has provided speakers and equipment, as well as guitar makers Fender and Gibson, among others.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Beyond the financial impact, there's also damage to donor confidence.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
-
Without them, some important objects can remain hidden forever; a waste of human effort and money — and much of that sponsorship cash comes from taxpayer funds and the generous gifts of donors who trust the museum to share its collection with its community.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Nearly two years ago, Salty Iguana in Olathe was filled with the sounds of chatty patrons and sizzling fajitas.—
Jenna Thompson
April 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Saturday, April 4, near the intersection of Remount Road and Wilkinson Boulevard, and one of the patrons was injured when the suspect hit her with his car, court documents report.—
Mark Price
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Patroness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patroness. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
