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as in condescended
to assume or treat with an air of superiority
a director with an unpleasant habit of patronizing even his most gifted actors
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as in endorsed
to promote the interests or cause of
a company that loyally patronizes the arts
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Recent Examples of patronized
In Minneapolis, meat raffles are held each Friday night in the 1029 Bar, a spot often patronized by police officers.
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ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
They are patronized by families on their third and fourth generations.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Many were independently wealthy and patronized the arts and architecture.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
At Manhattan’s Metropolis Vintage—a sprawling destination that has been patronized by A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, and Drake—that legacy is on full display.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
While the construction industry is the most directly affected, other parts of the region’s economy also are feeling the pinch, including restaurants patronized by workers, real estate agents and some retailers.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
With no food trucks on the site, visitors patronized local restaurants and watering holes on the street and at the San Pedro Square Market food pavilion.
—Todd Inoue, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Feb. 2026
According to a press release, more than 82 million passengers patronized Denver's airport.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The film’s British production, and its British filmmaker, can’t help but occupy a large section of the movie’s negative space, inviting questions about who and what exactly is being satirized (or perhaps patronized) in this tale of warring desert nations.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
They are patronized by families on their third and fourth generations.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Many were independently wealthy and patronized the arts and architecture.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
At Manhattan’s Metropolis Vintage—a sprawling destination that has been patronized by A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, and Drake—that legacy is on full display.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
While the construction industry is the most directly affected, other parts of the region’s economy also are feeling the pinch, including restaurants patronized by workers, real estate agents and some retailers.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
With no food trucks on the site, visitors patronized local restaurants and watering holes on the street and at the San Pedro Square Market food pavilion.
—Todd Inoue, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Feb. 2026
According to a press release, more than 82 million passengers patronized Denver's airport.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The film’s British production, and its British filmmaker, can’t help but occupy a large section of the movie’s negative space, inviting questions about who and what exactly is being satirized (or perhaps patronized) in this tale of warring desert nations.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronized
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Susannah Fullerton on the French Writer’s Feline Muses La Chatte condescended to live with Colette (Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette), born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France, in 1873, died in Paris, 1954, novelist, actress and journalist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Newsom hasn’t endorsed, but his associates’ involvement lent credibility to Swalwell.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The California Democratic Party and the California Federation of Labor Unions endorsed Esparza.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The newscast cut the bodycam footage after his entry to protect her identity, but Vogel proudly said there was no cause for concern.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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China’s main energy trading partners in the gulf — Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait — have all advocated for a return to the status quo ante for the passage, pressing allies to reject Iranian control as the new normal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere, Jefferson advocated for modeling the young nation’s government architecture on the classical tradition, due to its associations with ancient Greek and Roman democracy.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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In response, our customers are accelerating their capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond, supported by long-term agreements with their customers.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a statement after the signing, State Department of Education spokesperson Andrea Dearden said the governor’s proclamation supported students’ First Amendment rights, and that the agency encourages all students to take part in activities and organizations that matter to them.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Patronized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronized. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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