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
Frances Mei Hardin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The palace notes that the royal family's network of sponsors, which include lord lieutenants, societies and associations, government departments, local governments, and more, are used to nominate guests for invitations.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026
The bill, which now will be referred to House committees, does not yet have any Republican co-sponsors, imperative for the bill to build enough support to become law.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Advertisers and sponsors who want advertising space on those networks might expect some recompense for any lost ratings, but ratings for major finals already fluctuate according to who is playing and the matchups involved.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Other sponsors are betting differently.
—Peter S. Hendricks, STAT, 6 May 2026
The 2026 Met Gala counted Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, among its lead sponsors, with the couple reportedly paying $10 million to support the annual fundraiser.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 5 May 2026
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
Noun
The reauthorization is funded through fiscal year 2030 with bipartisan sponsors leading the House effort.
—Frances Mei Hardin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The palace notes that the royal family's network of sponsors, which include lord lieutenants, societies and associations, government departments, local governments, and more, are used to nominate guests for invitations.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026
The bill, which now will be referred to House committees, does not yet have any Republican co-sponsors, imperative for the bill to build enough support to become law.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Advertisers and sponsors who want advertising space on those networks might expect some recompense for any lost ratings, but ratings for major finals already fluctuate according to who is playing and the matchups involved.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Other sponsors are betting differently.
—Peter S. Hendricks, STAT, 6 May 2026
The 2026 Met Gala counted Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, among its lead sponsors, with the couple reportedly paying $10 million to support the annual fundraiser.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 5 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsors
Noun
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That night, many patrons — both regulars and those who hadn’t been by in a while — stopped by to commiserate.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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In early screenings, many people noticed parallels between Justin Theroux and Emily Blunt and this year’s Met Gala patrons, Jeff and Lauren Bezos.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Ukrainian officials argue that oil revenue directly funds Moscow’s full-scale invasion of the country, now in its fifth year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Addison, Highland Park and University Park residents had to choose whether to continue DART membership or to withdraw, reflecting ongoing concerns about rising costs, ridership levels and the value of the one-cent sales tax that funds the system.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Newsom and other supporters have said the tunnel would protect the state’s water system as climate change intensifies severe droughts and deluges.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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And supporters are left to fill the silence with speculation, chants and, now, airborne protest banners.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 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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Hire better investors, stewards, and benefactors of the people’s trust.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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While fashion brands or tech behemoths like Instagram typically underwrite the affair, this year Amazon co-founder and executive chair, Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, are the event’s main benefactors.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 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
Verb
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Goldman advises hyperscalers, underwrites chip company offerings, and sits at the table with the companies building the very infrastructure Covello was interrogating.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 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 11 May. 2026.
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