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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 plan calls for patrons to walk down a field tunnel and make a left at the groundskeeper’s office before stepping out onto the grass playing surface.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
But Squeeze was kept on a long table by his handlers and could visit longer with curious patrons.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Even before the grand-opening celebration, Reichert Simpson said patrons were reading, tutors were helping students, other customers were taking business calls.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The club in the Crossroads, named Ted’s Taproom, was filled wall-to-wall with patrons on opening night.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Burgers are delivered to patrons at the counter in no-nonsense plastic baskets, accompanied by potato chips.
—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
That night, many patrons — both regulars and those who hadn’t been by in a while — stopped by to commiserate.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
In early screenings, many people noticed parallels between Justin Theroux and Emily Blunt and this year’s Met Gala patrons, Jeff and Lauren Bezos.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 May 2026
After the investigation, it was determined there was no credible threat to the property or its patrons.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
But Squeeze was kept on a long table by his handlers and could visit longer with curious patrons.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Even before the grand-opening celebration, Reichert Simpson said patrons were reading, tutors were helping students, other customers were taking business calls.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The club in the Crossroads, named Ted’s Taproom, was filled wall-to-wall with patrons on opening night.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Burgers are delivered to patrons at the counter in no-nonsense plastic baskets, accompanied by potato chips.
—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
That night, many patrons — both regulars and those who hadn’t been by in a while — stopped by to commiserate.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
In early screenings, many people noticed parallels between Justin Theroux and Emily Blunt and this year’s Met Gala patrons, Jeff and Lauren Bezos.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 May 2026
After the investigation, it was determined there was no credible threat to the property or its patrons.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
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These allow companies to resist speculative takeover and embed mission and values for the benefit of employees, customers, and/or the broader community.—
Alex Amouyel,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Koulax’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren thanked the chain’s customers.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The reauthorization is funded through fiscal year 2030 with bipartisan sponsors leading the House effort.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The palace notes that the royal family's network of sponsors, which include lord lieutenants, societies and associations, government departments, local governments, and more, are used to nominate guests for invitations.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, said a consistent theme in several Democratic primaries this year has been pushing candidates to be more aligned with working-class voters over corporate donors.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Maryland Matters is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501(c)(3) public charity.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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My father’s clients were loyal and had become close friends over the years, but my mother knew little about the technical side of accounting or tax preparation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Attorneys representing the Flores family vehemently asserted their clients’ innocence, repeatedly citing a lack of eyewitnesses and evidence.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In recent months, McCann and a team of supporters, including many public school teachers, have knocked on hundreds of doors, arguing that McCann is the candidate who most supports public education, including the state’s flagship public university, which is located in her district.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 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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The show felt alive, inhaling and exhaling guests in a natural rhythm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Given that the city of Cannes is known for its crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, and luxury hotels, expect guests to show out in their best resortwear and cruise collection fashion.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Hire better investors, stewards, and benefactors of the people’s trust.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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While fashion brands or tech behemoths like Instagram typically underwrite the affair, this year Amazon co-founder and executive chair, Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, are the event’s main benefactors.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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