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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
While there would be no interior accommodations for patrons, the business would provide walk-up service.
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Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Hotels used in talks last week have already asked patrons leave as the country shudders into another quasi-lockdown.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
The unassuming Highlands location has greeted patrons with its signature green awning since 2011.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Regular patrons were relieved no one was seriously hurt after seeing the aftermath of the crash.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Dozens of patrons show up at Tsarouhas’ restaurant at all hours — particularly at the crack of dawn — to enjoy patsa as many say the soup eases the stomach after a night of heavy drinking.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Since the 1970s, patrons have been swimming to shore for cocktails, leaving their dollars waterlogged from the journey but always welcome.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
At the monthly event, her patrons gather at the store, select a mattress (alone or with a friend), get cozy and swap the static of the world for the soothing harmonics of Moon’s quartz bowls.
—Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Intersport opened the doors of the Double Eagle Club in 1992 to serve fans and patrons of the Masters.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Hotels used in talks last week have already asked patrons leave as the country shudders into another quasi-lockdown.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
The unassuming Highlands location has greeted patrons with its signature green awning since 2011.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Regular patrons were relieved no one was seriously hurt after seeing the aftermath of the crash.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Dozens of patrons show up at Tsarouhas’ restaurant at all hours — particularly at the crack of dawn — to enjoy patsa as many say the soup eases the stomach after a night of heavy drinking.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Since the 1970s, patrons have been swimming to shore for cocktails, leaving their dollars waterlogged from the journey but always welcome.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
At the monthly event, her patrons gather at the store, select a mattress (alone or with a friend), get cozy and swap the static of the world for the soothing harmonics of Moon’s quartz bowls.
—Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Intersport opened the doors of the Double Eagle Club in 1992 to serve fans and patrons of the Masters.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
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Several customers repurposed it as a coffee station, kitchen island, and bar cart.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The resilience of the sedan market and concerns that high prices are driving away customers have led some American automakers to reconsider their lineups.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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The bill is similar to one that lawmakers narrowly rejected last year, but one of the bill’s sponsors said this year’s version included changes to ensure transparency and accountability.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2026
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Commercial messages are further limited to a trio of on-air sponsors (IBM, AT&T and Mercedes-Benz), which pony up what amounts to a $25 million greens fee.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Shaw’s biggest donors have been conservative developer Don Oliphant, Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, Riverside County sheriff and Republican gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco, and business processing company Global Processing Systems.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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What happened The Justice Department on Tuesday charged the Southern Poverty Law Center with financial crimes, accusing the civil rights organization of secretly paying informants in the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups without telling its donors.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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His clients seemed to get much lower budgets than their white counterparts in bands like Aerosmith did.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The area was gridlocked with traffic, with people coming back to check on their homes and Hezbollah supporters zooming on scooters, waving the group’s flag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to supporters like you, the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center continues to offer engaging classes, meaningful programs, and a welcoming place to connect all while caring for our historic property.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 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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Their ceremony began with a hymn sung by Darius’ favorite gospel singer, Jekalyn Carr, and guests were invited to sing along, the couple recalled to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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What to do nearby For a little adventure off-site, guests can book a variety of activities directly through the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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The museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is privately operated by a corporation of just under 1,000 benefactors who have an endowment of over $2 billion.—
Claudia Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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The benefactors, on the other hand, wore their wealth with ease.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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