Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronesses
Noun
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The benefactors, on the other hand, wore their wealth with ease.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 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
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Wealthy donors have contributed significantly to the organization's $300 million haul since the 2024 election, federal records show — a record-breaking sum.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Funds came from a mix of individual donors and philanthropic partners.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the monthly event, her patrons gather at the store, select a mattress (alone or with a friend), get cozy and swap the static of the world for the soothing harmonics of Moon’s quartz bowls.—
Rebecca Leib,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Intersport opened the doors of the Double Eagle Club in 1992 to serve fans and patrons of the Masters.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Maybe there were other things Donovan could have tried; other sabers to rattle, other philanthropists to approach.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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Unlike many high-society philanthropists, Sam’s descendants are not distant figures with their names on plaques.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Patronesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronesses. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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