sponsorships

plural of sponsorship
as in auspices
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 sponsorships Thanks to a new pact with Banijay Entertainment, the program will continue on the Alphabet streaming giant, where it can be seen for free — along with some sponsorships that help Rosenthal keep on traveling. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026 The second was about monetizing those audiences through advertising, sponsorships, and commerce. — Adam Goodman, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026 Cemetery staff explained that in previous years, wreaths had been placed on veterans’ graves in the northern sections when sufficient sponsorships were available. — Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 The Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hammond, this summer, both returned monetary sponsorships for July’s Pierogi Fest and Festival of the Lakes, respectively. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 The current rules require any ads to be related to sponsorships of park events or facilities. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026 The industry already invests in grassroots programs, community initiatives and athlete sponsorships. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Unable to secure sponsorships in time, IGC Fashion self-funded its trip to Lagos Fashion Week, hoping to connect with media, a new audience and a larger fashion market. — Ezreen Benissan, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 The new offering is designed to help teams, leagues, owners and developers answer questions before design begins, from fan experience and revenue strategy to sponsorships, naming rights and destination development. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
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patronages
Noun
  • Still the holder of many patronages, he can be found supporting the arts at his beloved Wigmore Hall, sitting in the royal box at Wimbledon, or celebrating the Scouts in Scotland in the middle of a heatwave.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In January 2012, less than a year after her wedding to Prince William, Kate selected Action on Addiction as one of her first four royal patronages, signaling an early focus on the challenges faced by individuals and families living with addiction.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Sponsorships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsorships. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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