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
Ma has also secured sponsorships for his World Cup appearance from some of the biggest Chinese brands, including technology firm Lenovo and electronics giant Hisense.
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Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Today, his videos regularly attract tens of millions of views, creating a business supported by advertising revenue, sponsorships and other commercial opportunities.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Every extra game means another night of sold out arenas, another wave of advertising revenue for ABC and ESPN, and another windfall of merchandise, concessions, sponsorships and premium ticket sales for the Knicks and Spurs.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images Inside a conventional UFC venue, the sponsorships would scarcely merit notice.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 June 2026
The contract shows cities are responsible for key costs – including operations, transportation and security – while FIFA collects revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, broadcast rights and merchandise.
—Brian New, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Chase has experience with how to leverage its NBA team sponsorships during deep playoff runs.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
The indie-film world will be filled with sponsorships.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
Jordan Braxton, co-president of the United States Association of Prides, which supports Pride celebrations nationwide, said that while some smaller Prides have seen a growth in sponsorships, a majority have seen a reduction.
—Hannah Frances Johansson, NPR, 30 May 2026
Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Today, his videos regularly attract tens of millions of views, creating a business supported by advertising revenue, sponsorships and other commercial opportunities.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Every extra game means another night of sold out arenas, another wave of advertising revenue for ABC and ESPN, and another windfall of merchandise, concessions, sponsorships and premium ticket sales for the Knicks and Spurs.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images Inside a conventional UFC venue, the sponsorships would scarcely merit notice.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 June 2026
The contract shows cities are responsible for key costs – including operations, transportation and security – while FIFA collects revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, broadcast rights and merchandise.
—Brian New, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Chase has experience with how to leverage its NBA team sponsorships during deep playoff runs.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
The indie-film world will be filled with sponsorships.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
Jordan Braxton, co-president of the United States Association of Prides, which supports Pride celebrations nationwide, said that while some smaller Prides have seen a growth in sponsorships, a majority have seen a reduction.
—Hannah Frances Johansson, NPR, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsorships
patronages
Noun
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Last fall, King Charles III stripped Prince Andrew of his military titles and royal patronages and was arrested by British police in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The event commemorated the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth on the 100th anniversary of her birth, bringing together representatives from a selection of her many patronages and centenarians celebrating their 100th birthdays on April 21.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Sponsorships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsorships. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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