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as in customer
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
a restaurant patron
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as in sponsor
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 donor
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 patron
Kate, who is a patron of the AELTC, presents the trophies at the end of the match and gets to meet the players behind the scenes.
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 3 July 2025
The Boathouse and American Bistro at Shoreline Lake are offering patrons the ability to rent pedalboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards to watch the fireworks on the water.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
But the best joke of the night came early… before patrons even got to their seats, in fact.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2025
While making his way down the ramp, patrons began tossing Brady an assortment of NFL jerseys.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 3 July 2025
The Boathouse and American Bistro at Shoreline Lake are offering patrons the ability to rent pedalboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards to watch the fireworks on the water.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
But the best joke of the night came early… before patrons even got to their seats, in fact.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2025
While making his way down the ramp, patrons began tossing Brady an assortment of NFL jerseys.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
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Instead, Intel will pivot external customers to its newer 14A process, effectively cutting its losses and leaning into a more focused narrative: fewer bets, better execution.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The chain positioned itself as the high-end option, and sales dipped as customers turned to cheaper alternatives like Luckin.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Frogs croaked from nearby waterholes, joining the chorus of spectators who hollered as the announcer introduced their favorite racers — along with their laundry lists of sponsors.—
William Liang,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Some transitions may happen later than July 1, depending on the plan's sponsor.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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Too many fundraisers have never learned how to lead a donor through an investment-level conversation and a solicitation.—
Sherry Quam Taylor,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In June, the Royal Charity Polo Cup cut ties with a donor who had reportedly attempted to sell private access to the Prince and Princess of Wales for $27,000.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The co-labs allow clients to direct funds to charities quicker and with less effort.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The Wolves would have to come to them in Chicago, a way for Floyd to reduce the strain on a client who had been through the wringer that week.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Yale Divinity School’s curriculum often prioritizes social justice over biblical exegesis, a shift that would likely dismay its benefactors.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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The fact that their benefactor — and half-brother — was a lawyer and Congressman may have shielded them from a resurgent Ku Klux Klan and some of the worst treatment legalized by the Black Codes.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
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On another note, a stylish Canadian tuxedo was also spotted on one guest.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Clap boxes seem to be just another small way Disney Parks attempts to create fun and immersive experiences for guests.—
Nicholas Kobe,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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