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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
Many guests and patrons are regulars, lingering over martinis as a fireplace crackles in the background.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Other patrons in full Schiaparelli runway looks and Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
In San Francisco, patrons and politicians courting big-budget opera, dance, and theater productions were pushed by protests to designate funds for cultural centers in the Mission and other neighborhoods.
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Although official dress codes specifically targeted clothing styles and not individuals, Black American men were disproportionately affected—with bouncers selectively enforcing the rules even when Black patrons had carefully dressed to meet them.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Luckily, the amphitheater is providing cheaper options for its patrons.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Pride started in June 1969 from the Stonewall Riots when patrons of a gay bar in Greenwich Village fought back against a violent, discriminatory police raid.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Its famed 19th-century patrons included the writers Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, who dined among rolling carving trolleys—which, in fact, were quietly gliding in the background to prevent disturbing the country’s top chess players, the venue being the sport’s British center at the time.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Other patrons in full Schiaparelli runway looks and Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
In San Francisco, patrons and politicians courting big-budget opera, dance, and theater productions were pushed by protests to designate funds for cultural centers in the Mission and other neighborhoods.
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Although official dress codes specifically targeted clothing styles and not individuals, Black American men were disproportionately affected—with bouncers selectively enforcing the rules even when Black patrons had carefully dressed to meet them.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Luckily, the amphitheater is providing cheaper options for its patrons.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Pride started in June 1969 from the Stonewall Riots when patrons of a gay bar in Greenwich Village fought back against a violent, discriminatory police raid.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Its famed 19th-century patrons included the writers Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, who dined among rolling carving trolleys—which, in fact, were quietly gliding in the background to prevent disturbing the country’s top chess players, the venue being the sport’s British center at the time.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 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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Candidates for statewide office can accept up to $8,400 from individual donors for both the primary and general elections, plus another $4,800 for runoff elections.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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He was expelled from Congress and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identify theft in a criminal case involving stealing money from donors, using some of it on personal expenses including designer clothing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 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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These blue-chip benefactors serve as wrappers, lending AAA ratings to grease the lending gears.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Hours after sources confirmed to The Denver Post that Pat Surtain II will get a $5 million raise this year the star cornerback stood in front of benefactors at Topgolf in Centennial for another event in support of his Patrick Surtain II Foundation.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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