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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
Theories involving satanic rituals, secret societies, or wealthy patrons commissioning killings circulated widely but were never substantiated.
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Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
In June, Milwaukee police responded to a shooting in the parking structure across the street that involved patrons who had just left the club.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Per a source close to Iza, to increase attendance, Chapell had invited patrons from a nearby bar, who had arrived drunk and trashed the bar area of the mansion, urinating and defecating on the marble floors.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
But Massachusetts’ government, despite allowing museums and indoor dining establishments to allow patrons, would not say yes to indoor theater.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Vintage copies of our iconic Red Plaid Cookbook lined shelves at the café, giving patrons a glimpse into BHG’s century-old history.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
There have been widespread reports of patrons being pickpocketed and drugged at The Abbey for years.
—James Factora, Them., 20 Oct. 2025
The original Sweetwater on Throckmorton Avenue closed in 2007, reopening in 2012 at its current Corte Madera Avenue location thanks to the largesse of a wealthy coterie of Mill Valley music patrons, several of whom still sit on the board of directors.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Zoo patrons were able to see the moment unfold as guests had a partial view of the birth in the side yard of the okapi habitat next to the okapi barn, zoo officials said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
In June, Milwaukee police responded to a shooting in the parking structure across the street that involved patrons who had just left the club.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Per a source close to Iza, to increase attendance, Chapell had invited patrons from a nearby bar, who had arrived drunk and trashed the bar area of the mansion, urinating and defecating on the marble floors.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
But Massachusetts’ government, despite allowing museums and indoor dining establishments to allow patrons, would not say yes to indoor theater.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Vintage copies of our iconic Red Plaid Cookbook lined shelves at the café, giving patrons a glimpse into BHG’s century-old history.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
There have been widespread reports of patrons being pickpocketed and drugged at The Abbey for years.
—James Factora, Them., 20 Oct. 2025
The original Sweetwater on Throckmorton Avenue closed in 2007, reopening in 2012 at its current Corte Madera Avenue location thanks to the largesse of a wealthy coterie of Mill Valley music patrons, several of whom still sit on the board of directors.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Zoo patrons were able to see the moment unfold as guests had a partial view of the birth in the side yard of the okapi habitat next to the okapi barn, zoo officials said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrons
Noun
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However, customers are advised not to consume the products, per USA Today.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since 2021, Apple AirTags have been helping customers locate their lost keys, wallets, cars, and even beloved pets.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Toppling Brazil’s tariffs, currently at 50%, is novel to the Senate but has support from GOP co-sponsors Paul, Collins, and Murkowski.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Oct. 2025
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Over those 11 years, the share of congressional Democratic co-sponsors of a bill to study reparations for the descendents of slaves rose from 1% to 57%.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Today the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards more than 70 scholarships valued at up to $15,000 each with funds augmented by corporate and individual donors.—
Margaret Buranen,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Comcast, the current parent company of CNBC, was on a list of top donors to the ballroom.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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His longtime agent and friend, Steve Caric, often sends clients to him in the winter and early spring for extra work, and Paulsen welcomes them into his home and his brain.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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If its lawyers were unable to enter federal buildings or courthouses, representation of clients before federal courts and agencies would become impossible.—
Fabio Bertoni,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Each post, often featuring updates about Ginger the tiger, draws thousands of likes and comments from supporters.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump met Milei at the White House two weeks ago, and the Argentine has emerged as one of the US leader’s most ardent supporters abroad.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This Kentucky favorite made the list At Hermitage Farm, 10500 US-42 in Goshen, guests are invited to visit with horses, learn about how bourbon goes from seeds to sipping, and enjoy homegrown produce at the restaurant and the Hermitage Farm Store.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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The second-most popular reason, at 28%, was not having a relationship with their benefactors’ advisor.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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But the arrangement could create an appearance of a conflict of interest, as Anderson’s office has steered public dollars to a business owned by a family who have been his political benefactors.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Patrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrons. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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