patronesses

noun

Definition of patronessesnext
plural of patroness
as in benefactors

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  1. benefactors
  2. donors
  3. patrons
  4. philanthropists
Noun
  • Yet, despite this populist rhetoric, Wallace's real concern in terms of pushing low property taxes was helping his corporate benefactors.
    Brucie Porter / Made by History, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The real threat of those federal mandates, however, was to the corporate bottom line for Wallace’s biggest benefactors.
    Brucie Porter / Made by History, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of benefactors
Noun
  • Consider All Recurring Donors Recurring donors are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations, yet many low-level recurring donors are often overlooked.
    Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Start by building a list of recurring donors.
    Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of donors
Noun
  • Martin is part of a support structure at the library that guides elderly patrons through processes related to their Social Security, Medicare and other important services.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The fame of Roberto Coin has expanded globally, with admirers and patrons ranging from Hollywood celebrities to those who appreciate the incorporation of Italian flair and craftsmanship in everyday life.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of patrons
Noun
  • The list is the definitive ranking of the female CEOs, entertainers, politicians, philanthropists and policymakers who wield significant hard power are creating lasting impact around the world.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Conceived as a public-private partnership between the city and philanthropists Nancy Kinder and the late Maconda Brown O’Connor, the vision was transforming an underutilized parking lot into a premier greenspace and mecca for accessible arts, culture and educational programming.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of philanthropists
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