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
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
McGarvey has sponsored legislation alongside U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican and fellow Kentuckian, and New Jersey Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker that would federally ban no-knock warrants like the one used in the raid at Taylor's residence.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
In addition to current sponsors, Henkes added that the new $250,000 grant included in the budget would allow the network to focus on fundraising for the first few months of the 2025-26 fiscal year without having to worry about coming up with funds to cover operational costs.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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Noun
The 2025 edition is sponsored by Kilter Films (Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan), Pageboy Productions (Elliot Page) and Paper Kite Productions (Amy Poehler).
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
McGarvey has sponsored legislation alongside U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican and fellow Kentuckian, and New Jersey Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker that would federally ban no-knock warrants like the one used in the raid at Taylor's residence.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Verb
Kiko Milano, Technogym and Salesforce also figure as sponsors of the event.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
In addition to current sponsors, Henkes added that the new $250,000 grant included in the budget would allow the network to focus on fundraising for the first few months of the 2025-26 fiscal year without having to worry about coming up with funds to cover operational costs.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
Noun
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The film weaves together multiple storylines of jaded staff, eccentric patrons, and an unhinged manager navigating their final shift.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Queen Camilla has been a patron of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home since 2017 and has a close personal connection with the organization.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Thank David Stern It is widely assumed the NBA loses millions funding the WNBA, and that no team has actually turned a profit yet.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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Project shows kids their role in the scientific process The pilot project is funded by two grants totaling about $120,000, one from Wisconsin Sea Grant and the other from UW-Madison's Extension Innovation Grant program.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Finland, who have not progressed past the Euros’ group stage since 2009, and Wales, making their major tournament debut, each brought thousands of vocal supporters.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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At the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Hogan attempted to resurrect his wrestling persona to appease a sea of devoted Trump supporters who were not there to cheer for him.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
Verb
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In 2009, Ellison raised $350 million, some from his father, to finance a five-year agreement with Paramount to co-produce movies.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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To speed the process, the county decided to forego federal funding and finance the project by itself.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Advocacy groups argue the NPS is not a drag on the federal taxpayer but is instead a benefactor.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Chief among his benefactors was American wax sculptor and undercover spy, Patience Wright who lived and worked in London.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The same advantages underwrote the rise of the biggest dinosaurs as well as more recent giants like the sloths and mastodons.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Goldman is wading back into the market for SPACs and is open to underwriting new deals for SPAC companies, Bloomberg reported on June 17.—
Luisa Beltran,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Phoenix Solutions was set up to help Tennessee legislators through mailer campaigns.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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This allows devices to be shipped directly to users, fully set up and ready to go.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, giving food lovers in the Queen City the chance to patronize their favorite local restaurants or try something completely new – and hopefully delicious.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Some even receive pushback and patronizing messages from professionals.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsor. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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