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
Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The state sponsor of similar legislation in Missouri has repeated at least one of FGA's talking points, as reported by the Missouri Independent.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 6 May 2025
Adam England, People.com, 7 May 2025
This article was sponsored by CVS, however, all products were independently selected by our editors.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
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Noun
Find mentors, coaches and sponsors who can offer advice and guidance.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The state sponsor of similar legislation in Missouri has repeated at least one of FGA's talking points, as reported by the Missouri Independent.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 6 May 2025
Verb
Morgan’s grandfather, Harold, became involved in racing in the 1960s, sponsoring and owning cars for drivers, while her uncle, Chad, has competed in the All-Star Circuit of Champions and the World of Outlaws.
—Adam England, People.com, 7 May 2025
This article was sponsored by CVS, however, all products were independently selected by our editors.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
Noun
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Though he was known for his progressive ideals, Francis' work may have helped create a further divide among the more conservative and liberal patrons of the Catholic Church.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Local vendors like Leighton’s Nerd Space and Commander Brand fought through the rain to be here, and there were plenty of other shops on hand while live performers serenaded the patrons.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2025
Verb
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More recently, the James Dyson Foundation linked up with RAD via a £1.5 million 5-year grant to fund the work of the RAD Dyson Fellow, Dr. Caire Durrant, from the University of Edinburgh.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 May 2025
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The proposal would direct the fee payments to fund the Executive Office for Immigration Review, which runs the nation's immigration courts, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Nevertheless, supporters are calling the Texas law a major win for the school choice movement.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Led by Pereira, Wolves’ players and staff joined hands, formed a line, walked towards their supporters and raised their hands in the air three times to initiate three loud cheers from the stands.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The move, although not unexpected, was met with disappointment and anger by arts administrators who had counted on the grants to finance ongoing projects.—
Michael Paulson,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Up next on their list is partnering with musician Peter Zummo to produce a music video for The Tape Is Chill, financed by British fragrance brand Penhaligon’s.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Working with a biography that needed much filling in, Kehlmann decided, in each instance, to make his Pabst a man who never actively chooses to embrace his Nazi benefactors.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
6 May 2025
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In exchange, Adams — who has denied wrongdoing — secured his benefactors political favors, like building permits, the indictment says.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The same alliance that propelled Cold War–era breakthroughs continued to propel innovation after the Cold War—and to underwrite U.S. national security.—
Sarah Kreps,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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There was a considerable down payment of pain made to underwrite such posterity.—
James Wolcott,
Air Mail,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Can the Stars get the home victory and push Colorado to the brink of elimination, or will the Avs get a second road win of the series, setting up a chance to advance at home in Game 6? Watch the Avalanche at Stars Game 5 on Monday on ESPN at 9:30 PM ET.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Any additional automakers partners that join up would have to set up their own anonymization engine similar to what Stellantis has done.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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June did not wither when patronized by Lawrence, though, and as the friendship between Moss and Whitford deepened, so did the relationship between the handmaid and the commander, which was being written as the show went along.—
Trish Deitch,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Don’t patronize the big cruise ships.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsor. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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