1
as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a symphony orchestra that had long relied upon the patronage of the city's moneyed old guard
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as in business
transactions or economic support provided by customers
he refuses to give his patronage to any corporation that is not socially conscious
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While Andrew has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, the royal family forced him to step down from his public duties and charity patronages in 2019 after giving a disastrous television interview.
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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Cafes, coffee shops and restaurants are vital members of our communities that need our patronage and support more than ever.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Using their platforms to make an impact, Princess Kate, King Charles and the Duchess of York have all respectively taken on new patronages working to support cancer patients following their individual experiences.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Jacksonian patronage became the target for progressive reformers in the late 19th century.
—Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Cafes, coffee shops and restaurants are vital members of our communities that need our patronage and support more than ever.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Using their platforms to make an impact, Princess Kate, King Charles and the Duchess of York have all respectively taken on new patronages working to support cancer patients following their individual experiences.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Jacksonian patronage became the target for progressive reformers in the late 19th century.
—Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Patronage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronage. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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