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as in customer
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
a restaurant patron
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as in sponsor
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
the wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra
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as in donor
one that helps another with gifts or money
the patron for the museum's current blockbuster is the city's biggest banking institution
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Recent Examples of patron
In the 19th century, Beethoven was among the notable patrons and today, Kameel remains a magnet for Vienna’s cultural elite—and those eager to rub shoulders with them.
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Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The patrons of White Lotus deal with mating and urge and blind animal rage just as much as our furry cousins but with considerably less dignity.
—Joe Joyce, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
The letter copied in RTS royal patron King Charles and sought a meeting with the King.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Prince Harry's comments come after he and his Sentebale cofounder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, announced their unexpected departure as patrons of the charity on March 26.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The patrons of White Lotus deal with mating and urge and blind animal rage just as much as our furry cousins but with considerably less dignity.
—Joe Joyce, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
The letter copied in RTS royal patron King Charles and sought a meeting with the King.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Prince Harry's comments come after he and his Sentebale cofounder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, announced their unexpected departure as patrons of the charity on March 26.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
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Theater workers — who, like most service employees, have been wearily dealing with increasing amounts of customer incivility since the pandemic — have been fuming.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lugano is now among the biggest sponsors of international horse shows, with its brand more prominent in equine arenas than perennial timekeeping sponsor Longines.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Opened in 2021 by homegrown young entrepreneur Min Dai, a champion for Beaumont as a sponsor of the city’s annual Mural Festival, his restaurant exudes Instagrammable funky charm with its tongue-in-cheek neon signs and vibrant artwork.—
Cynthia Drake,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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Miami Herald Lauren Costantino is a religion reporter for the Miami Herald funded with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Several Democrats said some donors have been more inclined to give specifically to candidates and campaigns rather than to larger Democratic groups.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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The acute need for companies with this level of in-depth warmth and empathy for their clients drives ITS to expand its horizon.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Every hour spent monitoring billable hours, balancing books or analyzing cash flow is an hour lost in client service or new business.—
Ryan Kunkel,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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As president, Ikenberry forcefully and consistently reached out to private benefactors and the business community to develop stronger ties and partnerships.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump and his benefactor, the tech billionaire Elon Musk, have taken a chainsaw to the government.—
Elizabeth David-Barrett,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 2025
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
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An art-centric group of guests gathered at Judith Pisar’s Upper East Side apartment to learn more about the celebratory plans from Théâtre des Champs-Élysées’ new general director Baptiste Charroing.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the fashion show, guests who purchase tickets can look forward to a Franconian-American three-course menu.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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