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as in customers
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
a restaurant patron
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as in sponsors
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
the wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra
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as in donors
one that helps another with gifts or money
the patron for the museum's current blockbuster is the city's biggest banking institution
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Recent Examples of patrons
Like its patrons’ routines, The Silver Skillet is dependable.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
According to the criminal complaint, Powell and the other man began arguing after Powell made comments about female patrons.
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Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Although World Cup patrons and personnel will be stationed all over the country —as well as Canada and Mexico — safety precautions with the heat are universal.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
In New York, night clubs were sometimes regarded as a civic nuisance; one obstacle was the city’s cabaret law, from 1926, which required bars to obtain a special permit if patrons were dancing and was not fully repealed until 2017.
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Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Soon enough, patrons figured out there was a movie star in their midst and began clamoring to meet him, so Damon ducked behind the bar to hide.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
More than 40,000 patrons crammed into Wrigley Field and the Cubs fans in the crowd were hooting and hollering after their team took a 5-0 lead through six innings Saturday, following a 16-2 win on Friday.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Danbury Fair patrons will see some changes this summer and beyond as the mall has announced some additions and renovations.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
The art patrons, well known within San Francisco’s art community, were 84 and 86, respectively.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
According to the criminal complaint, Powell and the other man began arguing after Powell made comments about female patrons.
—
Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Although World Cup patrons and personnel will be stationed all over the country —as well as Canada and Mexico — safety precautions with the heat are universal.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
In New York, night clubs were sometimes regarded as a civic nuisance; one obstacle was the city’s cabaret law, from 1926, which required bars to obtain a special permit if patrons were dancing and was not fully repealed until 2017.
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Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Soon enough, patrons figured out there was a movie star in their midst and began clamoring to meet him, so Damon ducked behind the bar to hide.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
More than 40,000 patrons crammed into Wrigley Field and the Cubs fans in the crowd were hooting and hollering after their team took a 5-0 lead through six innings Saturday, following a 16-2 win on Friday.
—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Danbury Fair patrons will see some changes this summer and beyond as the mall has announced some additions and renovations.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
The art patrons, well known within San Francisco’s art community, were 84 and 86, respectively.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
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The commission said there were four reports of consumers seeking medical treatment after swallowing the metal bristles, and customers were advised to stop using the products and request a replacement nylon grill brush.
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In an environment where AI is shaping decisions that customers cannot fully see, the companies that explain themselves clearly will win.
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Such large numbers could have been a driving factor in the reluctance or unwillingness of plan sponsors to participate in the BALANCE model as it was originally designed.
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Bordewich says about 20% of the American population visited Philadelphia, mostly via direct passenger service provided by the Pennsylvania Railroad — one of the fair's biggest sponsors.
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As the event coincided with high school graduations, some were unable to attend, but those who did eagerly met and thanked donors while sharing their career goals with the crowd.
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The gala also provides sponsorship opportunities for donors who give between $1,000 to $5,000, with each tier receiving perks such as VIP seats, logo/name recognition at the gala and full page recognition in the event materials.
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Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
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Fraicheur de Paris, which operates under a concession from the city, supplies more than 900 clients, from offices buildings to landmarks like the Opera Garnier.
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The House passed a bipartisan package of children’s online safety bills in a 267-117 vote Monday, advancing legislation that supporters say would better protect children online but critics warn could threaten privacy and free expression.
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Meanwhile, singing anthems at England national team matches is nothing new for English supporters.
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.
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The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
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There was no threat to tenants, visitors, and Empire State Building Observation Deck guests, the spokesperson said in a statement.
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And then from behind him came Miuccia Prada, the co-creative director and owner of her namesake brand, one of the world’s great art collectors and high-cultural benefactors.
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The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.
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“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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