as in patrons
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
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Commercial messages are further limited to a trio of on-air sponsors (IBM, AT&T and Mercedes-Benz), which pony up what amounts to a $25 million greens fee.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
As of 2024, only about 4% of plan sponsors offered alternative investments, Applebaum reported.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
New legislation in the UK means over half of the Premier League will be looking for different main shirt sponsors, and there is a fear that at least some will either struggle to match existing deals or head into the new season without a replacement sorted out.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
No stadium lights, no sponsors, just sheer determination.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Partnerships with artists, fans, media outlets, sponsors, vendors or community stakeholders are the lifeblood of long-term brand growth.
—Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Commercials during the broadcast, which are limited to about four minutes per hour, are only from the Masters’ official sponsors — IBM , AT & T, Bank of America and Mercedes-Benz .
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Legion Posts cover some of the costs of playing, but District 22 officials need sponsors and financial help to maintain the program.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
The bill is similar to one that lawmakers narrowly rejected last year, but one of the bill’s sponsors said this year’s version included changes to ensure transparency and accountability.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Commercial messages are further limited to a trio of on-air sponsors (IBM, AT&T and Mercedes-Benz), which pony up what amounts to a $25 million greens fee.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
As of 2024, only about 4% of plan sponsors offered alternative investments, Applebaum reported.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
New legislation in the UK means over half of the Premier League will be looking for different main shirt sponsors, and there is a fear that at least some will either struggle to match existing deals or head into the new season without a replacement sorted out.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
No stadium lights, no sponsors, just sheer determination.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Partnerships with artists, fans, media outlets, sponsors, vendors or community stakeholders are the lifeblood of long-term brand growth.
—Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Commercials during the broadcast, which are limited to about four minutes per hour, are only from the Masters’ official sponsors — IBM , AT & T, Bank of America and Mercedes-Benz .
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Legion Posts cover some of the costs of playing, but District 22 officials need sponsors and financial help to maintain the program.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsors
Noun
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At the monthly event, her patrons gather at the store, select a mattress (alone or with a friend), get cozy and swap the static of the world for the soothing harmonics of Moon’s quartz bowls.—
Rebecca Leib,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Intersport opened the doors of the Double Eagle Club in 1992 to serve fans and patrons of the Masters.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The state budget also funds science-of-reading training grants and some literacy coaches statewide.—
Rachel Canter,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Both people who live in Kansas City and people who work in Kansas City currently pay 1% of their income into the city’s general fund, which funds 45% of the city’s general budget and pays for services like trash collection, fire services and affordable housing programs.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The area was gridlocked with traffic, with people coming back to check on their homes and Hezbollah supporters zooming on scooters, waving the group’s flag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to supporters like you, the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center continues to offer engaging classes, meaningful programs, and a welcoming place to connect all while caring for our historic property.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 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
Noun
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The benefactors, on the other hand, wore their wealth with ease.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The gifts have come from individual donors and corporate benefactors such as JBL, which has provided speakers and equipment, as well as guitar makers Fender and Gibson, among others.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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The European Investment Bank, which finances projects that advance the EU’s policy goals, has already led a $172 million loan, part of the broader $575 million financing package for Keliber, the first time the EIB has backed the mining of critical raw material in the EU.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cetin stresses that Allianz X still underwrites the deal like a classic venture investor.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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