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 Some of his bar inventions, for instance, were less grand thematic ideas and simply tricks to keep patrons indoors and ordering. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Matisse couldn’t have felt neutrally about Amélie making crowns for the same class of wealthy patrons who refused to support him. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 On Thursday, an older gentleman started at the sign with a green arrow redirecting patrons on the post-construction path. — Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026 The bar plans to host trivia events, live music and other public events, but there is also a cipher patrons can solve during their visit. — Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 To date, patrons of the Central Arkansas Library System have submitted reconsideration requests only rarely. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026 When the tip bucket was passed around, patrons reached for their wallets, not avoided eye contact. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 She was saluted by the Recording Academy in 2024 with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the previous year received the National Medals of Arts, the United States’ highest award given to artists and their patrons. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 Some of these same patrons left with more items, but free, such as toy and snack giveaways plus informational literature. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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Noun

For even more flight savings, post-booking, the first 100 customers can unlock 28% off their next eligible round-trip Economy flight (valid for departures between January 8 and May 23, 2027).

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Older buyers Builders may finally be acknowledging the advanced ages of many of their customers.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of customers

Noun

This year, Oura, one of the tournament’s sponsors, set up a recovery station near Court 5 with thermal imaging to test body temperature and cooling stations to relax between points.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sponsors

Noun

While both cast themselves as fighters against corruption in Washington, Manzur has argued that Pappas has long been beholden to political donors, particularly the pro-Israel lobby.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
There could be a day in the near future when pig kidney transplants could be regularly used as a bridge to human donors.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of donors

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Few would begrudge Mohamed Salah his Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year prize for his 2024-25 season with Liverpool, but there are always reflected glories back to the club and its supporters.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
An Alabama woman accused of causing a deadly crash while driving a school bus experienced a medical crisis during the accident, her supporters reportedly said.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of supporters

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The event was full of food and fun for both the adult guests and the twins’ little friends.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
The current bowling alley sits in the basement of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, just west of the White House, and is reserved for White House aides and their guests.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of guests

Noun

Dolly Parton, one of the greatest benefactors to children in world history while also being a role model to those who were without them, had died at 80.

— Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
There have been years of public outcry, curatorial departures, and lost benefactors; Angelenos had grown proud of the original LACMA campus over time.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026