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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
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.
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Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 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
Rather than inspire enthusiasm, the event lineup left the employee feeling patronized.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
For family-run businesses, this means higher rents and costlier overheads, as well as the exodus of communities that traditionally patronized them.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
At Vanguard Studios, in Mumbai, Sheth came upon drawers full of glass negatives, receptacles for the countless unnamed sitters who’d once patronized the establishment.
—M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
These restaurants are locally owned and supplied, and they’re patronized by people who live there.
—Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Already, businesses patronized by immigrants are seeing declines in sales as some residents try to stay home more, Shi said.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 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
Rather than inspire enthusiasm, the event lineup left the employee feeling patronized.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
For family-run businesses, this means higher rents and costlier overheads, as well as the exodus of communities that traditionally patronized them.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
At Vanguard Studios, in Mumbai, Sheth came upon drawers full of glass negatives, receptacles for the countless unnamed sitters who’d once patronized the establishment.
—M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
These restaurants are locally owned and supplied, and they’re patronized by people who live there.
—Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Already, businesses patronized by immigrants are seeing declines in sales as some residents try to stay home more, Shi said.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 20 Jan. 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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First, famed filmmaker James Cameron endorsed Paramount, saying a Netflix takeover would lead to massive job losses in the entertainment industry, which is already reeling from a production slowdown in Southern California that has disrupted the lives of thousands of film industry workers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Hours later, rival OpenAI endorsed the Pentagon’s plans and urged competitors to follow suit.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sam Bennett scored with 35 seconds left to cut the deficit back to one but Florida could get no closer.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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That deal, which required Iran to limit its nuclear program by, among other things, cutting enrichment levels and reducing centrifuges, took effect in 2016 and was due to expire 10 years after it was adopted.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, a research hub that initially housed the majors before the department gained approval, opened in 1979 after students advocated for an education that included all people and perspectives.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Prior to his death, the actor channeled his personal experiences with the condition to portray a firefighter living with ALS on TV and advocated for legislation related to the condition.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Buck, vice president of public affairs for the California Apartment Association, said the extension was not needed since it was not supported by the DCBA report.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The families of the victims who died when an American Airlines jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter strongly supported the measure.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Patronized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronized. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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