patroness

noun

Definition of patronessnext
as in benefactress

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Recent Examples of patroness On view are shell necklaces worn by Woolf and Bell, original sketches by Grant, and a silk Mariano Fortuny dress that once belonged to the patroness Lady Ottoline Morrell. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023 Beyoncé, 42, has figured out how to adjust her voice (her characteristic growl floats in falsetto) and adjust her body language (more benevolent, like a gilded patroness) to abstract the object and subject of the song. — Jenna Wortham, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023 Local officials said the icon of the patroness of the city was retrieved from under the rubble. — Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2023 Local officials said that the icon of the patroness of the city had been retrieved from under the rubble. — Hanna Arhirova, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for patroness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patroness
  1. benefactress
  2. benefactor
  3. donor
  4. patron
Noun
  • And how much, or how little, does Belinda know about what happened to her would-be benefactress?
    — Dan Heching, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Breaking down the differences between playing the ruthless crime lord and the polished benefactress, Gasćon also noted that the role of Emilia was deceptively physical.
    — Elaina Patton, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of benefactress
Noun
  • Zoom in: With Tesla's stock hemorrhaging $800 billion in market cap since December, Trump held an event at the White House Tuesday to publicly rally support for his billionaire benefactor's brand.
    — Nathan Bomey, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • But under the Trump administration the U.S. is largely retreating from its role as benefactor.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of benefactor
Noun
  • In taking on the role of chairman, Trump ousted philanthropist David Rubenstein, who was the largest individual donor, having contributed more than $110 million. Kennedy Center Board Chair Donald Trump speaks to reporters from the Presidential Box in the Concert Hall.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Of the $185,000 donated, $160,000 came from this timely anonymous donor.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of donor
Noun
  • 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
  • Campbell-Alexander also said he and his colleagues weren't given any training on ride maintenance or patron safety.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Patroness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patroness. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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