PATRONS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

patrons

noun

plural of patron

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 With their feelings for each other blossoming, the two go out for dinner, which is full of Rushville patrons with lingering hatred for Hal. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 The gala concluded with dinner and dancing among the ballerinas and patrons. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 During the event, community members will share personal stories of how the Kennedy Center has impacted their lives as artists, patrons, supporters and staff. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 The restaurant was loud, with photographers circling the art patrons like vultures. — Eileen Kelly, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 First, the sequence pays homage to the nightclub scene in Gilda (1946), in which Rita Hayworth dances in a long shot amid ogling male patrons, tracked by a concentrated spotlight. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 The shop is about half full of other patrons, nearly all are working on their laptops. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 Her mom was one of her earliest patrons, encouraging Lanell to paint for at least one hour per day throughout her childhood. — Jewel Wicker, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The gunmen searched some of the patrons and took their mobile phones before escaping in two vehicles. — Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons

Noun

Norma Mitchell, cofounder of the business and grandmother of its current top executives, died of the disease, and many other family members, employees and customers have been touched by it.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
The area might not have running water or electricity, but there’s enough gas to fry up bacon for hungry customers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of customers

Noun

Merle, dressed for the opening in matching pink Pucci dress and shoes and Danny in a pink seersucker suit, served as show sponsors.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
During his tenure as creative director at Loewe, the Spanish brand was one of the main sponsors of Frieze London.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of sponsors

Noun

For Brod, whose ABMC clients include L’Oréal Paris, Neutrogena, Charlotte Tilbury and more beauty and lifestyle brands, this means a few things in practice.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
According to sources, the material was chosen after clients requested a version durable enough to wear in the shower—proof that Alhambra is so popular, no one wants to take it off.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of clients

Noun

Set in a courtyard deep within the forest, Oaken and his family will invite guests to dine together while enjoying the musical stylings of his cousins.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Unlike many spas that focus on the healing effects of treatments, Kamalaya goes much deeper, encouraging guests to explore more emotional issues in a safe space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of guests

Noun

Harvard and its peer institutions won’t suddenly stop caring about their largest benefactors.

— Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Investing in infrastructure to boost revenue streams is wise, particularly at a club with no shareholders to act as benefactors.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026