Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronesses
Noun
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The second-most popular reason, at 28%, was not having a relationship with their benefactors’ advisor.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025 -
But the arrangement could create an appearance of a conflict of interest, as Anderson’s office has steered public dollars to a business owned by a family who have been his political benefactors.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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But even with an outpouring of support from private donors, Medina said, a pause on SNAP benefits could stretch nonprofits thin.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
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Large gaps also exist between the industries of Spanberger and Earle-Sears’s respective donors.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chili's patrons were not happy to see Skillet Beef Queso and White Skillet Queso disappear.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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At Telluride, in effect, the patrons pay for the cheaper passes, which have not gone up in price for 16 years.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The aim is to realize change on a large scale with some of the world’s leading companies, charitable foundations and philanthropists.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Years later the compass was created to help direct philanthropists, investors, officials and nonprofits to determine the most effective way to improve access and opportunity.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Patronesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronesses. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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