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 Politicians could no longer rely on local patrons to intimidate people into voting for them and had to compete on representing their interests. — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026 Previously, Korean patrons were setting up remote offices in Starbucks outlets, even bringing desktop computers and printers. — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Nithya Raman was working the beer taps, refilling the glasses of tipsy patrons during a campaign stop at Tom Bergin’s Irish pub in the Fairfax District. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 At the weekday farmers market in Athens, Ohio, colorful vegetables are on display for patrons to purchase, community members interact with each other and vendors and one another. — Saige Miller, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 Inside, large glass-curtain walls bring natural light into the sweeping lobby; as patrons move closer to the theaters, the design becomes more intimate, while the colors and textures become increasingly rich. — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 At the ground-floor Bar di Passo, sip Campari classics at the counter, surrounded by an exquisite Art Deco backdrop that has captivated patrons since its opening. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Ian Lowe, owner of Original Fat Cats Bar, said late-night patrons, including hospital employees, night-shift workers, and hospitality staff, make up a major portion of his business. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The shop also pushed back against Clarkson’s version of events, saying all patrons are welcome, then lamented that the singer’s harsh statement had caused unwanted attention. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

With more than 50 years of experience in subsea robotics, ISE has delivered over 250 underwater vehicles to customers in more than 20 countries worldwide, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
European customers increasingly want to understand what providers can guarantee when political circumstances change.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of customers

Noun

Chen will receive support from Chanel, the festival’s long-term Grand Partner; new Grand Partner le19M and its 10 maisons d’art; and grants from sponsors including the Atelier des Matières, Supima, and newcomer Watteau, the visual content hub.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
While investors get paid, the practice of private equity sponsors adding more debt to companies — known as dividend recapitalizations — risks weakening their ability to invest or weather future downturns in trading.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sponsors

Noun

One of the biggest financial backers of the measure is the political nonprofit Building a Better California, which has been fighting the billionaire’s tax with help from wealthy donors, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Such spending can help finance advertising, voter outreach and other campaign activities, giving major donors a significant financial presence in elections.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of donors

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Kwan, who served Chinese clients at banks like Standard Chartered and BNP Paribas, saw China’s growing wealth take shape by the early 2010s.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
When Nick went to present his first big case to clients and the board, he was paralyzed by stuttering, and the firm hired a vocal coach who taught him to sing through the stammer, hence the moniker.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of clients

Noun

One section of bleachers directly behind the lectern and in the eye of the cameras was filled with supporters who looked young enough to be Florida Gulf Coast undergrads.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
On Saturday, both are expected to take tens of thousands of supporters to the streets of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in their last effort before the runoff.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of supporters

Noun

The Kennedy Center has long been home to hundreds of unique works of art and antiquities, including sculptures and tapestries, donated or loaned by individual benefactors and other countries, CNN notes.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Democratic divide As Republican donors open their wallets, some of Democrats’ biggest benefactors are missing from the DNC’s donor rolls.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026