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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
That’s what Antel is banking on — for both patrons and staff.
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Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
The other is the Der Greif Circle, dedicated to larger patrons and donors who wish to get more involved.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The bartenders and other patrons were able to settle things down before another fight allegedly broke out moments later.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Campbell-Alexander also said he and his colleagues weren’t given any training on ride maintenance or patron safety.
—Mike Schneider, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
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Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
The other is the Der Greif Circle, dedicated to larger patrons and donors who wish to get more involved.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The bartenders and other patrons were able to settle things down before another fight allegedly broke out moments later.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Campbell-Alexander also said he and his colleagues weren’t given any training on ride maintenance or patron safety.
—Mike Schneider, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patron
Noun
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For consumers with questions about the recall, Trophy Nut Company also operates a customer service line at 1-800-729-6887.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Polis said Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie is working to get everyone to the negotiating table with the sponsors of House Bill 5.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump on Tuesday took a swipe at Kaine, the proposal’s lead sponsor, and urged Republican senators to defeat the resolution.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Miami Herald Lauren Costantino is a religion reporter for the Miami Herald funded with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some are supporters and donors of the Republican Party.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Suits Vet Visits Spinoff, Dark Matter Promotion and More Suits Star Rick Hoffman Returning as Louis Litt on NBC Spinoff Amos played himself in the spinoff’s Feb. 23, 2025 debut, which introduced him as a client at the entertainment law firm run by Stephen Amell’s Ted Black.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Coburn shared entertaining stories from her fascinating life and legendary career spanning more than four decades and includes clients such as Disney, the Wynn Resorts, and Legoland.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Houthis and their Iranian benefactors saved face by insisting that the reduction in the attacks was inspired by the temporary cessation of hostilities between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.—
The Editors,
National Review,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Rolex logo is so ubiquitous in Hollywood that, by now, the brand’s role as benefactor and style icon seems indelible.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 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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For the Culture with Amanda Parris has been given a second season at Canada’s CBC, with David Harewood and Monica Wright Rogers guest starring.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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Narain visited in January during the Lunar New Year holiday and estimates that, upon departing, 80% of the other hotel guests were from China.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Patron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patron. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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