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 For creators, a convincing fake post can cost them sponsorships, audience trust and credibility. — Shira Lazar, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026 The signing spurred a surge in interest in the club for ticketing and sponsorships. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026 The agreement positions Dentsu as the central point of contact for brand marketers looking to tap into Kodansha’s IP for sponsorships, tie-in campaigns, live events and fan experiences throughout the Americas. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 Goddard has played a key role in the production company’s diversification, finding new ways to monetize Argonon’s 5,800-hour catalog across brand partnerships, sponsorships, FAST channels, digital and podcasts. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 The speaking series is funded through ticket sales, sponsorships and donations. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Giving back El Grito cash Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla locked down sponsorships for the city’s celebration of El Grito, which marks Mexico’s independence. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 Federal courts have held that student athletes can be paid directly by universities and simultaneously earn additional income from sponsorships and advertisers. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026 Keep the traditions alive The financial strain also raises questions about what happens when cultural events dependent on volunteers and sponsorships are repeatedly asked to do more with less. — Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsorships
patronages
Noun
  • 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
  • In September 2025, the Duke of Sussex spoke with British singer Joss Stone at an event for one of his patronages, WellChild.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Sponsorships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsorships. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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