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
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Japan, which is undergoing an economic revitalization, will continue to shine under its new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, corporate governance reforms and increasing interest from corporates and sponsors alike.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Trantalis suggested the city also look for corporate sponsors who might help pay for a bigger and better drone show that could be held in combination with a fireworks show.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
In addition to Project, other sponsors include Vogel NYC, America’s oldest custom shoemaker, which will unveil its Icons Collection of nine models, as well as Grimoire, the skin care partner, Oribe Hair Care and Augment makeup.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
There’s also a potential labor law issue if sponsors were barred from negotiating with athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The lawmaker said the bill, dubbed the Sanctioning Russia Act, currently has 85 co-sponsors.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Under the changes, registration will be done by Pace, essentially eliminating the community sponsors from the process, according to Heidi Files, Kane County Division of Transportation’s chief of Planning and Programming.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Prieto found sponsors to help continue teaching classes to veterans at no cost to them.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
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Commissioner Steven Glassman floated an idea to use drones to display sponsors’ names in the sky.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Japan, which is undergoing an economic revitalization, will continue to shine under its new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, corporate governance reforms and increasing interest from corporates and sponsors alike.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Trantalis suggested the city also look for corporate sponsors who might help pay for a bigger and better drone show that could be held in combination with a fireworks show.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
In addition to Project, other sponsors include Vogel NYC, America’s oldest custom shoemaker, which will unveil its Icons Collection of nine models, as well as Grimoire, the skin care partner, Oribe Hair Care and Augment makeup.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
There’s also a potential labor law issue if sponsors were barred from negotiating with athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The lawmaker said the bill, dubbed the Sanctioning Russia Act, currently has 85 co-sponsors.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Under the changes, registration will be done by Pace, essentially eliminating the community sponsors from the process, according to Heidi Files, Kane County Division of Transportation’s chief of Planning and Programming.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Prieto found sponsors to help continue teaching classes to veterans at no cost to them.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsors
Noun
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The patrons were thrilled that LaMelo Ball was about to check into the game, a different result than some 24 hours prior on that same hardwood.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, thirsty patrons might start looking elsewhere in the Treasure Valley — such as Meridian, where a police spokesperson said there are no city laws specifically addressing bottomless mimosa deals.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In addition to the fraud committed through the sober houses, Cleggett, through his insulation businesses, received millions of dollars from the Mass Save Program (a public/private partnership that funds energy efficient projects).—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The state primarily funds public schools based on average daily attendance.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some even questioned the legitimacy of the petition signatures submitted to the city, noting that some supporters for the neighborhood dog park didn’t live within a 500-foot radius or even live in the city.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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Police have repeatedly used tear gas to break up his rallies, and several of his supporters have been arrested.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gliding gracefully through the mix of styles and languages — from Mandarin and Arabic to German and her native Spanish — Rosalia further stakes her claim as one of most fascinating voices in music today.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
22 Dec. 2025
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With assists from Jeff Parker, Meg Duffy, and others, the versatile drummer’s latest album stakes its claim at the shifting border between jazz and electronic music.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The decisions and forces that affect society, that dictate the livelihoods and well-being of its citizens, are at the mercy of the market, and the now frighteningly transparent ways that the market serves and benefits its dutiful governmental benefactors.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite the clear intent of the voters, California courts have sided with the government and its special interest benefactors by creating loopholes that significantly weakened these protections.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The tax money supports the district’s operating fund, which finances bus transportation, utility bills, repairs and maintenance.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The federal government primarily finances supplemental food benefits, but the state’s share is determined, in part, by its management, as indicated by its rate of error when determining people’s eligibility.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The move underwrites expanded faculty, student fellowships, global programming, and the Center for Global Futures.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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 Jan. 2026.
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