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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 sponsors
The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Then there is the matter of the evening’s sponsors.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Opponents of the bill also criticized sponsors for working on the legislation with the Freedom Foundation, an anti-union think tank that critics note is supported by some prominent wealthy conservatives.
—Marta Zherukha, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Saint Laurent and Condé Nast are also sponsors.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
As to whether MMRs and third-party sponsors intend to make money, the NCAA could insist the presence of profit motive is irrelevant if those entities’ underlying purpose is to facilitate recruitment on behalf of a school.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
One of the organization’s sponsors is Goodstock, the beef company owned by MLB Hall of Famer and Texas Rangers legend Nolan Ryan.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Players and coaches have become maddeningly mealy-mouthed, striving to avoid upsetting agents, sponsors, owners, fans, thin-skinned politicians, and whoever else might object.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The event kicked off on Wednesday, April 22, with waves showing up strong for the early rounds and dozens of sponsors setting up booths on the sand for beachgoers and surf fans expected to hang out through the end of the event on Sunday, April 26.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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The bill’s sponsors don’t seek to prohibit access to the emerging technology.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Then there is the matter of the evening’s sponsors.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Opponents of the bill also criticized sponsors for working on the legislation with the Freedom Foundation, an anti-union think tank that critics note is supported by some prominent wealthy conservatives.
—Marta Zherukha, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Saint Laurent and Condé Nast are also sponsors.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
As to whether MMRs and third-party sponsors intend to make money, the NCAA could insist the presence of profit motive is irrelevant if those entities’ underlying purpose is to facilitate recruitment on behalf of a school.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
One of the organization’s sponsors is Goodstock, the beef company owned by MLB Hall of Famer and Texas Rangers legend Nolan Ryan.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Players and coaches have become maddeningly mealy-mouthed, striving to avoid upsetting agents, sponsors, owners, fans, thin-skinned politicians, and whoever else might object.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The event kicked off on Wednesday, April 22, with waves showing up strong for the early rounds and dozens of sponsors setting up booths on the sand for beachgoers and surf fans expected to hang out through the end of the event on Sunday, April 26.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsors
Noun
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Performing new music at the Williamsburg, Brooklyn, bar’s long-running open mic is just a typical Sunday night for him and many other patrons.—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition, there will be a chance to sample foods from several Downtown restaurants and mingle with the business owners and patrons.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every city that funds these kinds of team-friendly projects follows this script.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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In spring 2024, the lab received a $300,000 Biota Award from the Walder Foundation, a Skokie family foundation that funds Chicagoland area environmental research and other initiatives.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Whitecaps rally Outside the FIFA Congress was a small rally of about 100 supporters of the Vancouver Whitecaps, protesting the possible relocation of the Major League Soccer team.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Family members, coaches, friends and other supporters of the finalists and scholarship program are welcome to request a ticket to attend.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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November stakes In Lake County, the positions of Clerk, Treasurer, and Sheriff — currently held by Anthony Vega, Holly Kim and John Idleburg, respectively — are all coming up for election, as well as county board positions for Districts 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Small towns may have the majority of oceanfront real estate, but Pensacola stakes its claim with more than 50 miles of white-sand shoreline.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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These include decisions by a hostile California judiciary which, especially in the last two decades, have sided with the government and its special interest benefactors by creating loopholes that significantly weakened taxpayer protections that had stood for over 40 years.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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The filmmakers reserved their incisive commentary not for Wintour or her staff, but for their notable friends and benefactors The Bezoses.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The remaining funds, about 11 million euros, will go to Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, which finances scientific programs aimed at understanding the mechanisms of the disease, developing new treatments and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Money from these programs finances a dozen or so drinking water projects each year.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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By reinforcing our economic strength, digital trade underwrites our technological leadership and enhances our national security.—
Josh Kallmer,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Liam, the brother who clearly wanted this reunion the most, and wore the inability to re-consummate the brotherly relationship like an open wound, is still given mostly to jokes on stage more than serious statements or anything that patronizes the audience.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sponsors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsors. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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