as in patronage
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a youth softball league under the sponsorship of local businesses
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Recent Examples of sponsorship
For over two decades, her father has been trying to do just that with the help of his brother, who is a citizen, through his I-130 sponsorship, also called a family petition.
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Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The hosts talk about how the saga shows the other side of sports sponsorships.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Truliant Amphitheater is operated by Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company, which manages naming rights partnerships and on-site sponsorships.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Creators will also soon have more control over sponsorship campaigns.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Nearly 60 invested in unique elements tied to the Games and more than a dozen invested in sponsorships that will offer fans more live sports viewing.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2025, the four tournaments paid out over $285 million between them, while their leaders spent the year shadowboxing with the players who make their events unmissable, whose gravity pulls in the broadcast deals and sponsorships, with their own dollar signs and zeroes.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Other features are available for sponsorships as well.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The hosts talk about how the saga shows the other side of sports sponsorships.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Truliant Amphitheater is operated by Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company, which manages naming rights partnerships and on-site sponsorships.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Creators will also soon have more control over sponsorship campaigns.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Nearly 60 invested in unique elements tied to the Games and more than a dozen invested in sponsorships that will offer fans more live sports viewing.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2025, the four tournaments paid out over $285 million between them, while their leaders spent the year shadowboxing with the players who make their events unmissable, whose gravity pulls in the broadcast deals and sponsorships, with their own dollar signs and zeroes.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Other features are available for sponsorships as well.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsorship
Noun
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His power rested on controlling promotions, finances and patronage.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement If Beijing’s patronage couldn’t protect Maduro, why should Taipei assume Washington’s can protect them?—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In order to bring the Chiefs to Johnson County, Kansas plans to fund up to $975 million for the new facilities in Olathe via a controversial funding tool called sales tax and revenue, or STAR bonds.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is removing funding for its citizens to study in the United Kingdom, citing concerns they could be radicalized abroad.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sponsorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsorship. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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