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as in condescended
to assume or treat with an air of superiority
a director with an unpleasant habit of patronizing even his most gifted actors
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as in endorsed
to promote the interests or cause of
a company that loyally patronizes the arts
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Recent Examples of patronized
Outside of the realm of diplomacy, Catherine was a tastemaker who popularized tea and patronized the arts, a fun-loving queen despite her strict Catholic faith.
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Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
But the more everyday scenes of women being marginalized, dismissed, patronized, objectified, and altogether ignored feel far more insidious.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Antitrust regulators’ wariness of satellite TV mergers comes from a time when such companies were the only providers available to viewers in suburban and rural areas, which tended to be less dense population-wise and weren’t patronized by cable networks over high infrastructure costs.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
But the more everyday scenes of women being marginalized, dismissed, patronized, objectified, and altogether ignored feel far more insidious.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Antitrust regulators’ wariness of satellite TV mergers comes from a time when such companies were the only providers available to viewers in suburban and rural areas, which tended to be less dense population-wise and weren’t patronized by cable networks over high infrastructure costs.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronized
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Keep reading for the best whitening toothpastes the internet has to offer, all endorsed by dentists.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
27 Dec. 2024
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If the proposal is endorsed by the Malagasy government, the Barren Isles would gain permanent protective status.—
Sira Thierij,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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Will cutting sustainability contribute to losing trust with employees, consumers, and communities?—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Pitino pulled star wing RJ Luis out of the lineup after making two free throws to cut Arkansas’ lead to two points with less than five minutes to play.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Erickson advocated for changes in gun legislation.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Wisconsin Muslim nonprofit has advocated for mental health policies that prioritize culturally competent counseling services.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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By leveraging Google Scholar, organizations can build a stronger, more informed, and more connected workplace where curiosity is actively supported.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Employees feel confident that their contributions are valued and supported by solid evidence, which encourages open communication and greater collaboration.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Patronized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronized. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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