as in patron
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club
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Recent Examples of sponsor
Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
Duggan went on to highlight even more of Sheffield’s previous moves, such as sponsoring an ordinance that requires housing developers seeking city aid to put aside 20% as affordable housing units.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Democratization of Private Assets – There’s growing demand from both plan sponsors and individual investors to access investment strategies traditionally reserved for institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
—Rick Unser, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Explore the latest lottery news & results Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
Duggan went on to highlight even more of Sheffield’s previous moves, such as sponsoring an ordinance that requires housing developers seeking city aid to put aside 20% as affordable housing units.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
Tickets are $10, $35 for limited VIP (which includes early entry into the show, a T-shirt, a tote bag with swag from sponsors, reserved seating for the fashion shows and access to VIP-only prizes).
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Democratization of Private Assets – There’s growing demand from both plan sponsors and individual investors to access investment strategies traditionally reserved for institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
—Rick Unser, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
Noun
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Already hacked off by the renovation fiasco, the company’s longtime patrons pounced, accusing the corporation of betraying its history and values.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Baoding counts multi-generational regulars as patrons.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Seely's role is funded through a collaboration between the Freedom Forum and Journalism Funding Partners.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese government runs an array of grantmaking programs to fund and promote research aligned with its national interests.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The president sought to show supporters that the achievements of his administration would be wiped out if Republican opponent Mitt Romney won the election.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mallett got creative with financing her expansion.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pic heralds from Deadpool and John Wick director David Leitch and Bullet Train producer Kelly McCormick’s 87North, and Bill Bindley and Mike Karz’s Gulfstream Pictures (Upgraded), which financed the movie.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a tribute to the late philanthropist Joan Jacobs, the leading benefactor of the project along with her husband, Irwin Jacobs, The Joan will be the home of the Cygnet Theatre, San Diego’s third-largest theater company.—
Michelle Guerrero,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Occasionally, museums will work with benefactors to put up bids for their collections.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This article was underwritten as part of a promotional agreement between The Enquirer and Cincinnati Ballet.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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This year, presenting sponsor Principal Foundation is underwriting booth fees, rental costs for tables and linens, and covering lunch costs for all potters to ensure there are no financial barriers preventing participation.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As of Tuesday, 48 people were living in old classrooms at the Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy, a shelter set up by the American Red Cross.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Casemiro knows the drill and plays a one-touch pass to find his captain, who sets up Hojlund.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shop In Uptown Put your plastic to good use by patronizing Uptown’s lovely community of small businesses.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Will all of the people who loudly protested the new logo patronize Cracker Barrel more often?—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsor. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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