patronesses

noun

Definition of patronessesnext
plural of patroness
as in benefactors

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  1. benefactors
  2. donors
  3. patrons
  4. philanthropists
Noun
  • After Biden attracted billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, Harris has already got the backing of at least 76 wealthy benefactors herself, including Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg and philanthropist Melinda French Gates.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • With polls indicating a very close Presidential election, the biggest benefactors of this ad spending largesse are the local television stations in seven swing states; Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona and Nevada.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of benefactors
Noun
  • Many presidents find themselves in situations without large endowments, or with problems that can’t be solved by wealthy donors.
    Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Several dozen donors, volunteers and campaign staffers had crowded inside for breakfast before leaving to canvas voters.
    Austin Bureau, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of donors
Noun
  • Willie, too, was welcomed by jovial patrons in the restaurant where Heyerdahl was dining.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Hot Chick goes down the rabbit hole With over-the-top Alice in Wonderland decor, like oversized clocks, butterflies, and mushrooms, plus an appearance by the Queen of Hearts, The Hot Chick aims to transport patrons to a magical place.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of patrons
Noun
  • The Falls was snapped up over two decades ago in 2002 by philanthropists and modernist architecture enthusiasts Donna and Ben Rosen.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
  • For almost 10 years, the firm has supported entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, ultra-high-net-worth families, and philanthropists on this journey.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of philanthropists
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