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noun

ˈspän(t)-sər How to pronounce sponsor (audio)
Definition of sponsornext
as in patron
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club

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verb

as in to fund

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Recent Examples of sponsor
Noun
His sponsor agreements with Nike, TaylorMade and Optum all run at least 10 years. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Admitting that the throwback concept is fading, Hamlin revealed the challenges that stand in the way today, compared to a time in the past when teams looked at throwbacks with much excitement due to consistent support from sponsors. — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Trump, for his part, took a shot at Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) for sponsoring the resolution. — Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025 Wisconsin voters on Tuesday approved an amendment to the State Constitution to strengthen a current law requiring photo identification at the polls, The Associated Press said, a victory for Republicans who sponsored the effort. — Julie Bosman, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sponsor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
  1. patron
  2. fund
  3. supporter
  4. finance
  5. benefactor
  6. underwrite
  7. set up
  8. patronize
Noun
  • Since many courses and clubs actually require patrons to wear collared shirts, spectators tend to follow this rule, too.
    — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Earlier this year, Jack's teased the launch with a mouth-watering video on social media featuring the bowl's savory ingredients asking patrons to guess the new item.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of patron
Verb
  • The contracts funded services to help refugees, unaccompanied refugee minors, asylees, and victims of human trafficking and torture.
    — April Rubin, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The fund was given a total of $27 billion dollars to help fund clean energy projects in low-income communities.
    — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of fund
Noun
  • Dozens of Khalil supporters showed up at the New Jersey courtroom, necessitating an overflow room for those who wanted to watch the proceedings.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The good news for supporters of seven of the Premier League’s 20 clubs is that their lads will play for a trip to Wembley Stadium in next month’s FA Cup semi-finals at some point over the weekend.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of supporter
Verb
  • That figure doesn’t include the cost of financing such a vehicle, which has risen significantly in recent years in an attempt to combat inflation.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
  • That membership revenue, along with an investment by Invited, will help finance the ambitious remodel.
    — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of finance
Noun
  • As president, Ikenberry forcefully and consistently reached out to private benefactors and the business community to develop stronger ties and partnerships.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump and his benefactor, the tech billionaire Elon Musk, have taken a chainsaw to the government.
    — Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of benefactor
Verb
  • The entire Real Madrid basketball program, from the EuroLeague club to the U-13 academy team, is underwritten by the multi-billion-dollar Real Madrid FC soccer franchise.
    — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Identifying new ways to underwrite and quickly realize value.
    — Sarah Elk, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of underwrite
Verb
  • The exchange seemingly sets up a split between Reigns and Heyman.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Feel free to set up a drink space with all the accouterments, from glassware to drink options to even a cooler, that guests can help themselves to.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of set up
Verb
  • Don’t patronize the big cruise ships.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Spectacle is one way to get people to show up in person and perhaps patronize other businesses too.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of patronize

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