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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
More than 40,000 patrons crammed into Wrigley Field and the Cubs fans in the crowd were hooting and hollering after their team took a 5-0 lead through six innings Saturday, following a 16-2 win on Friday.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Danbury Fair patrons will see some changes this summer and beyond as the mall has announced some additions and renovations.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Two prominent San Francisco patrons of the arts were found dead inside an SUV alongside I-5 near Redding earlier this week.
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The Sacramento Bee,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
According to media reports, the couple, longtime patrons of San Francisco’s film and arts scenes, were driving to Ashland, Oregon, to attend the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
The art patrons, well known within San Francisco’s art community, were 84 and 86, respectively.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Helping locals find their passions Though its patrons come from beyond Hollywood — Miami Shores, North Miami, Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, even Boca Raton — Champagne Shack is all about the locals.
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Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Founded by art patrons and philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil, the museum currently occupies a 30-acre campus in Houston, which includes the Menil Drawing Institute, Cy Twombly Gallery, and Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
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
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Danbury Fair patrons will see some changes this summer and beyond as the mall has announced some additions and renovations.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Two prominent San Francisco patrons of the arts were found dead inside an SUV alongside I-5 near Redding earlier this week.
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The Sacramento Bee,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
According to media reports, the couple, longtime patrons of San Francisco’s film and arts scenes, were driving to Ashland, Oregon, to attend the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
The art patrons, well known within San Francisco’s art community, were 84 and 86, respectively.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Helping locals find their passions Though its patrons come from beyond Hollywood — Miami Shores, North Miami, Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, even Boca Raton — Champagne Shack is all about the locals.
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Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Founded by art patrons and philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil, the museum currently occupies a 30-acre campus in Houston, which includes the Menil Drawing Institute, Cy Twombly Gallery, and Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
Like it or not, some of the biggest leaps in exploration have historically depended on the wealthy patrons willing to fund them.
—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
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Throughout the financial crisis of 2008, the pandemic beginning in 2020 and the banking instability of 2023, MidFirst remained steady and profitable – preserving the flexibility to keep investing and serving customers.
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The brands that do this well move fast without creating overhead for their teams or friction for their customers.
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Assuming the company meets the requirements, index-tracking funds and other product sponsors would begin purchasing shares after the market closes on July 6, with SpaceX officially joining the Nasdaq-100 before trading begins on July 7.
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Melton said the festival is free because of corporate sponsors, including Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Centier Bank and Northern Indiana Public Service Company.
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As the event coincided with high school graduations, some were unable to attend, but those who did eagerly met and thanked donors while sharing their career goals with the crowd.
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The gala also provides sponsorship opportunities for donors who give between $1,000 to $5,000, with each tier receiving perks such as VIP seats, logo/name recognition at the gala and full page recognition in the event materials.
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Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
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Fraicheur de Paris, which operates under a concession from the city, supplies more than 900 clients, from offices buildings to landmarks like the Opera Garnier.
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The supporters started singing a few minutes after the final whistle blew, and the team exchanged hugs on the field.
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In the weeks since, Indian media has reported several student suicides allegedly linked to the immense pressure of the exams, which Dipke and his supporters commemorated this week by lighting candles.
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.
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The guests keep coming; the sea, beaches, cafes, and tourist infrastructure are working.
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The inaugural event began at Children's Hospital Colorado, where young patients attended a private fashion show featuring local designers, community leaders and special guests.
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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.
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The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.
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“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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