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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
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.
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Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
When the local library pulls a few of Cricket’s semi-nude life drawing portraits down for fear of offending their patrons, Olympia becomes his advocate and champion.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
But instead of quietly dispersing, patrons and neighborhood residents resisted, sparking several nights of demonstrations that crystallized growing frustration with discrimination and police harassment.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
The teal storefront with gold lettering, outside which patrons sip egg coffees with pups at their feet, is easy to spot.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Visitors and patrons say the appeal of the arts lies in the unique experience of gathering together in person.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Wildland is always bustling, with patrons lining up for fresh pastries and coffee, as well as high-quality breakfast and lunch eats.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has also ousted its popular music director, sparking a crisis among donors, patrons and audiences.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Many guests and patrons are regulars, lingering over martinis as a fireplace crackles in the background.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
When the local library pulls a few of Cricket’s semi-nude life drawing portraits down for fear of offending their patrons, Olympia becomes his advocate and champion.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
But instead of quietly dispersing, patrons and neighborhood residents resisted, sparking several nights of demonstrations that crystallized growing frustration with discrimination and police harassment.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
The teal storefront with gold lettering, outside which patrons sip egg coffees with pups at their feet, is easy to spot.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Visitors and patrons say the appeal of the arts lies in the unique experience of gathering together in person.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Wildland is always bustling, with patrons lining up for fresh pastries and coffee, as well as high-quality breakfast and lunch eats.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has also ousted its popular music director, sparking a crisis among donors, patrons and audiences.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Many guests and patrons are regulars, lingering over martinis as a fireplace crackles in the background.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
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Rival manufacturer Wilson launched its mobile app Fit AI in 2024 to help club-fitting staff at stores and courses across the US choose the best option for customers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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This process may be necessary for customers who have never created an account or registered an email address with us.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Some of them were criticized as having inadequate living conditions, and there were also concerns about authorities failing to thoroughly vet sponsors with whom some children were placed.—
Sophie Austin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Replacing a legend, with a new number, a new scheme, same sponsors, unbearable circumstances.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
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The National Science Foundation has funded projects that developed the mathematics behind how kidneys get matched to donors and research tracking how extreme weather reshapes communities.—
Remy Dou,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The organization says 169 individual donors have pitched in to help cover the costs, along with several businesses.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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But Intel still faces major challenges, particularly in its chip-manufacturing foundry business, which has struggled to add more clients and improve production quality, analysts said.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In the latter category is the childhood home of Mary (Renate Reinsve), a psychiatrist who confidently expounds her therapeutic philosophy in her sessions with clients and on late-night TV commercials promoting her self-help audio cassette tapes.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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In a June 3 letter provided to USA TODAY, Steyer's campaign reiterated the importance of counting each vote while urging supporters to make sure their ballot was accepted.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Vang’s supporters, including members of the California Working Families Party and the California Nurses Association, have accused Matsui of directing a super PAC to spend $119,000 to boost Wooden.—
Mathew Miranda
June 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 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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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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On Monday evening, I was whooshed alongside hundreds of guests in dark vans, escorted by police, to the Vela di Calatrava sports complex on the outskirts of Rome.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
29 May 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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