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as in customers
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
a restaurant patron
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as in sponsors
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 donors
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 patrons
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.
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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
The wine and cheese servings are considered generous and are frequently praised by patrons.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Miracle Pop-up at Death Punch For the fifth consecutive year, Death Punch has delighted patrons by ushering in the holiday season with a lively Christmas pop-up.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Petaluma Reusable Cup initiative creates a system for patrons to reuse cups from local restaurants, cafes and coffee shops in an effort to cut down on waste.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
But if checking out every local cantina and helping pay off the debts of patrons wanted by the Empire is one detour too many, Outlaws also offers a compelling central story about crime and class that creates hope for more Kay Vess in the future, in any medium.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Advertisement That dizzying array of fighters and patrons means what happens in Syria is unlikely to stay in Syria.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Tips made up 22% of restaurant workers' income statewide through the end of September, with patrons leaving an average tip of 16%.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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
The wine and cheese servings are considered generous and are frequently praised by patrons.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Miracle Pop-up at Death Punch For the fifth consecutive year, Death Punch has delighted patrons by ushering in the holiday season with a lively Christmas pop-up.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Petaluma Reusable Cup initiative creates a system for patrons to reuse cups from local restaurants, cafes and coffee shops in an effort to cut down on waste.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
But if checking out every local cantina and helping pay off the debts of patrons wanted by the Empire is one detour too many, Outlaws also offers a compelling central story about crime and class that creates hope for more Kay Vess in the future, in any medium.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Advertisement That dizzying array of fighters and patrons means what happens in Syria is unlikely to stay in Syria.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Tips made up 22% of restaurant workers' income statewide through the end of September, with patrons leaving an average tip of 16%.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
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The reason is customers’ immediate reaction is Cato enables them to get so much done with so little investment.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This can mean sending a text or email to select customers on Small Business Saturday with special offers and incentives to shop at your store on the day.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Start by building a list of recurring donors.Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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About 34% of repeat donors are likely to give again, compared to just 17% of first-time donors.Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Levin is the respected long-time former CAA agent who repped clients including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Andy Serkis, Neil Gaiman and Mimi Leder.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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That particularly applies to the core of his business— buying and selling millions of dollars of bonds for the clients' portfolios.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Little wonder then, that 225 Film Club now boasts some seriously high-profile supporters, from Melanie Hoyes, Director of Inclusion at the BFI, to LipSync Post, who sponsor postproduction for the winner.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The annual fundraising gala, Celebrating Sundance Institute, which honors artists and art supporters, will take place on Friday, January 24, at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Utah.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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All throughout the festival, guests are welcome to discover classic Napa reds while simultaneously immersing themselves in the South Florida food scene, with no shortage of refined dishes to sample from some of the state’s finest chefs.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the festivities, guests are welcome to take it easy on Sunday and enjoy the ambiance of the festival’s final event—A Southern Jazz Brunch—before heading to the airport to journey back home.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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