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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 it or not, some of the biggest leaps in exploration have historically depended on the wealthy patrons willing to fund them.
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Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The lobby is filled with well-to-do patrons, and seeing children in tow is not unusual.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
On rocket launch days, patrons gather on the patio to watch liftoffs, then move indoors to follow along on TV as the rockets tear through the sky.
—Maya Blackstone, CBS News, 12 June 2026
While restaurant and bar owners within the frozen zone bashed the NYPD on Monday for not allowing their patrons through to watch the game at their establishments, the NYPD made sure Wednesday that patrons were able to get to their favorite haunts on Wednesday.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
And of course, there’s Café Sabarsky inside the Gilded Age mansion uptown that houses the Neue Galerie, whose devoted patrons come not just to ogle Klimts but to enjoy schnitzel and strudel in the refined environs.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 11 June 2026
For an additional $35, patrons can add the Sunday Champagne Brunch, presented by 10Forty Banquets & Catering Inc.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
The cafe seats about 50 patrons and is about 3,500 square feet.
—Jenna Thompson
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Pool balls crack while patrons flash cash at Scoty Hopkins, who’s tended bar for nearly a decade inside the mammoth structure, which in 1886 was the first fireproof building constructed in Contra Costa County.
—Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The lobby is filled with well-to-do patrons, and seeing children in tow is not unusual.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
On rocket launch days, patrons gather on the patio to watch liftoffs, then move indoors to follow along on TV as the rockets tear through the sky.
—Maya Blackstone, CBS News, 12 June 2026
While restaurant and bar owners within the frozen zone bashed the NYPD on Monday for not allowing their patrons through to watch the game at their establishments, the NYPD made sure Wednesday that patrons were able to get to their favorite haunts on Wednesday.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
And of course, there’s Café Sabarsky inside the Gilded Age mansion uptown that houses the Neue Galerie, whose devoted patrons come not just to ogle Klimts but to enjoy schnitzel and strudel in the refined environs.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 11 June 2026
For an additional $35, patrons can add the Sunday Champagne Brunch, presented by 10Forty Banquets & Catering Inc.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
The cafe seats about 50 patrons and is about 3,500 square feet.
—Jenna Thompson
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Pool balls crack while patrons flash cash at Scoty Hopkins, who’s tended bar for nearly a decade inside the mammoth structure, which in 1886 was the first fireproof building constructed in Contra Costa County.
—Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
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The shoes will be priced at $140 in North America, while international customers should expect to pay the equivalent of $135.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The food and drink menu continues to evolve to satisfy hungry customers.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Phishing and Impersonation Scams Consumers may receive emails, texts, or social media messages claiming to be from FIFA, sponsors, airlines, hotels, or ticket providers.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Hard Rock Stadium will be temporarily renamed Miami Stadium during the World Cup because FIFA prohibits venues from being named for companies that aren’t official sponsors.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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However, a victory in November may signal to Democratic voters and donors that Georgia's junior senator successfully appeals to a broad coalition and could be a viable presidential candidate.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Its financial disclosure last month included thousands of contributions from donors with the same name and street address but in different cities and states.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Since at least 2010, the father and son have sought to bring clients together by holding World Cup watch parties at new properties, particularly when Brazil plays.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Jon Hyman, chair of the employment and labor practice at the Wickens Herzer Panza law firm, advises his clients to trust individual managers to work out arrangements on a case-by-case basis.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The final whistle may have ended the match, but the celebration was just getting started for England supporters in North Texas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The pending bill’s supporters say its changes are designed to address cases like that of Gilberto Guttierrez, a Los Angeles County man who has been accused of attacking his wife four times over the last 12 years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the approximately 1,690 guests staying at the resort were evacuated to other hotels and nearby housing facilities.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Meals are included for guests and offer a variety of options for all tastes and diets.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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