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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
The questions suggest that the commissioners want to see something better than what is offered at Portside Pier, where a second floor walkway was shoehorned into the project after its design, creating a sometimes-awkward experience for restaurant patrons and the public.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Festival attendees and regular patrons of Downtown Santa Ana should also be aware of upcoming street closures in connection to this event.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Hospitality starts well before check-in with the concierge team, who keep a detailed portfolio of repeat patrons and their preferences, ranging from foods to rooms.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Popular among artists and celebrated among patrons.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At the time, Miami Beach was segregated, but Black patrons were welcome at the Hampton House in Brownsville, Miami’s thriving Black neighborhood.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Other patrons of Charlotte's Room rushed in to restrain the man, who was eventually escorted out.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The books are now located on the top shelves of adult nonfiction sections, with signs notifying patrons of the change.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
His patrons in Cuba, Iran, and Russia will likely see this provocation by the United States as a show of strength, rather than an invitation to retaliate.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Festival attendees and regular patrons of Downtown Santa Ana should also be aware of upcoming street closures in connection to this event.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Hospitality starts well before check-in with the concierge team, who keep a detailed portfolio of repeat patrons and their preferences, ranging from foods to rooms.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Popular among artists and celebrated among patrons.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At the time, Miami Beach was segregated, but Black patrons were welcome at the Hampton House in Brownsville, Miami’s thriving Black neighborhood.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Other patrons of Charlotte's Room rushed in to restrain the man, who was eventually escorted out.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The books are now located on the top shelves of adult nonfiction sections, with signs notifying patrons of the change.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
His patrons in Cuba, Iran, and Russia will likely see this provocation by the United States as a show of strength, rather than an invitation to retaliate.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
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The company believes that combining additive manufacturing with modular solar technologies will enable satellites to be built and deployed faster, offering customers greater resilience in orbit.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Yet in reducing dependence on Nvidia, customers may increase dependence on Google’s technology.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Biosimilars, clinically comparable to biologics and priced lower, create cost-saving opportunities for patients and plan sponsors.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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During the 2024 election cycle, Kirk publicly criticized the leadership of former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel and called on his donors to stop giving to the national party.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Proctor also investigated the Walshe case and other criminal cases in Norfolk County and those defense attorneys are fighting to get information from Proctor’s phone backup archives that could exonerate their clients.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Held at Record Room in Long Island City on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the evening brought together clients, creators, and community members for a night filled with music, drinks, and celebration.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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How are Kirk’s supporters responding?—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Back in 2001, a group of Enfield FC supporters realised which way the wind was blowing — and how far away their team was going — and formed a breakaway club.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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As other guests like Futura, Natasha Lyonne, Common and Marisa Tomei arrived at Saga after their initial experiences, and hungry for more, dinner was just getting underway for the Moon group.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Occasionally, museums will work with benefactors to put up bids for their collections.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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The industry is already seeing certain countries become huge benefactors of brands shifting production from one country to another.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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