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
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Hello Nancy is a STYLECASTER sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
In 2020, Natural Selection helped sponsor a bus service to provide safe transport for the kids and anyone else needing it.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For employers and plan sponsors, that means building benefit strategies around clear data, practical insight, and long-term sustainability rather than short-term fixes.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Hello Nancy is a STYLECASTER sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The group partners with local yarn stores and manufacturers to sponsor the event, spread the word and provide free yarn at the game.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
In 2020, Natural Selection helped sponsor a bus service to provide safe transport for the kids and anyone else needing it.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
Noun
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In addition to art, food and drink, festival patrons can enjoy live entertainment and see a sand sculpture at Boxi Park.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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No extra parking is being built for Ikea, but patrons can use the existing Helms Bakery lots across Venice Boulevard, Marks said.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Much of the Department of Homeland Security is set to run out of money Saturday morning after negotiations stalled between the White House and congressional Democrats over new restrictions on federal immigration agents and lawmakers left town without funding the department.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Macron has been an ardent supporter of social media restrictions, including limiting the age of users who could access social media platforms to children older than 15.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
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But Gu also has her fair share of supporters – who have also become more vocal this year, with many defending her choices.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The pact called for $15 billion in new generation capacity within PJM, to be financed by tech companies, and urged the operator to hold an emergency auction to procure the power.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The tokens will be released in tranches to finance different stages of production.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Red McCombs, one of the most prodigious benefactors in UT history who gave more than $100 million to the school’s athletic programs before his death in 2023, famously criticized the hiring of former head football coach Charlie Strong in 2014.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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In Josh Safdie’s feverish ping-pong epic, Marty (Timothée Chalamet) breaks from his benefactor, pen tycoon Milton Rockwell (Kevin O’Leary), risking everything to erase an old defeat.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The special visit was underwritten by Joey’s Wings, a charity that provides funding for childhood cancer research and support services for families navigating a cancer diagnosis, according to a news release.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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South Africa lacks the public-finance headroom to underwrite a modern Rugby World Cup without significant exposure.—
Michael Fealey,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Boise Mayor Lauren McLean said business leaders have told her the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance was what drew them to set up shop in the city.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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The GoFundMe page, set up by Torres Hidalgo's in-home teacher Valerie Wadycki, initially asked for funds to assist with Torres Maldonado's legal fees and to help the family while he was being detained.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Acclaimed Black music artists like Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughn and Cab Calloway stopped at Dooky Chase's post-performance, unable to patronize other establishments.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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As that reopening date nears, some longtime residents have waxed nostalgic over its legacy as a beacon of entertainment in a community that was barred from patronizing other theaters in North Texas.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsor. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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