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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
The patrons of White Lotus deal with mating and urge and blind animal rage just as much as our furry cousins but with considerably less dignity.
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Joe Joyce, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
In the 19th century, Beethoven was among the notable patrons and today, Kameel remains a magnet for Vienna’s cultural elite—and those eager to rub shoulders with them.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The pop-up allows patrons, who queue in line for hours starting early in the morning, to record their own picks from inside a truck.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The pee-pranking patrons, 17-year-olds with the surnames Tang and Wu, were arrested after video of them went viral and sparked social media outrage.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Festival organizers expressed confidence that the new events will eventually steer patrons to attend and bet on the race itself.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
Regardless of where or how, the art of drag isn’t going anywhere as long as there is support from the patrons that fund it.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The knife-wielding attacker shot and killed by an off-duty Boston police officer after refusing to back down from terrorizing Chick-fil-A patrons in the Back Bay this weekend has been identified.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
In this case, with all of the bar patrons standing outside, nobody called the police or helped the victim.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2025
Joe Joyce, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
In the 19th century, Beethoven was among the notable patrons and today, Kameel remains a magnet for Vienna’s cultural elite—and those eager to rub shoulders with them.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The pop-up allows patrons, who queue in line for hours starting early in the morning, to record their own picks from inside a truck.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The pee-pranking patrons, 17-year-olds with the surnames Tang and Wu, were arrested after video of them went viral and sparked social media outrage.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Festival organizers expressed confidence that the new events will eventually steer patrons to attend and bet on the race itself.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
Regardless of where or how, the art of drag isn’t going anywhere as long as there is support from the patrons that fund it.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The knife-wielding attacker shot and killed by an off-duty Boston police officer after refusing to back down from terrorizing Chick-fil-A patrons in the Back Bay this weekend has been identified.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
In this case, with all of the bar patrons standing outside, nobody called the police or helped the victim.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
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This means addressing algorithm biases, ensuring transparency in decision-making processes and fostering trust among employees, customers and stakeholders.—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Impatient customers are demanding real-time payment harmony.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 1,130 donors, including 875 donors in New York City, gave to her campaign in just five days, according to the campaign.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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With budget cuts looming, the VTC is imploring local businesses, community partners and donors to invest in workforce development and help shape the future of Baltimore’s economy.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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Externally, great leaders also emphasize the importance of gaining knowledge from clients and business rivals as professionals in their fields.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The sales team focused on pitching to clients, while the design team spoke in technical terms that confused their audience.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Mangione's supporters have flocked to social media, posting videos admiring the 26-year-old Ivy League graduate for the crime he has been accused of and even his looks.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Insider tip Regent Santa Monica general manager Younes Atallah always tells his guests to go to the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market for souvenirs.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other Amazon shoppers are taking note, too, because the dress has an impressive 6,000 perfect ratings and 1,200 five-star reviews, with teachers and wedding guests alike sharing how comfy and flattering the dress is to wear to almost any occasion.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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And the grants for the governor's program are restricted to helping 4-year-olds, which would exclude many of ECI's benefactors.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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Others, operating at considerable losses covered only by their benefactors, have occasionally risked going the same way.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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