1
as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a symphony orchestra that had long relied upon the patronage of the city's moneyed old guard
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as in business
transactions or economic support provided by customers
he refuses to give his patronage to any corporation that is not socially conscious
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Recent Examples of patronage
He was later stripped of his military titles and royal patronages.
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The line between patronage and participation is starting to blur, and crypto gives that sentiment a technical foundation.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
As monarch, King Charles is the head of the Armed Forces, with his eldest son William and his wife Kate holding several honorary roles and patronages related to the military.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
Fendi’s patronage was a coordinated effort that also involved the Autonomous Institute of Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este — VILLÆ of Tivoli, committed to enhance the site’s heritage.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The line between patronage and participation is starting to blur, and crypto gives that sentiment a technical foundation.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
As monarch, King Charles is the head of the Armed Forces, with his eldest son William and his wife Kate holding several honorary roles and patronages related to the military.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
Fendi’s patronage was a coordinated effort that also involved the Autonomous Institute of Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este — VILLÆ of Tivoli, committed to enhance the site’s heritage.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronage
Noun
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For now, Deloitte’s initial consulting work with athletic departments doesn’t appear to be aimed at securing immediate repeat business.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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Siri and dictation data also represent additional ways a person's Apple TV usage might be unexpectedly analyzed to fuel Apple's business.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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Everything from bar cart to trays and umbrella stands is handmade in custom colors by Vietnamese artisans in the traditional Son Mai lacquer.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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In 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Mohamed’s Enterprise — one of Guyana’s largest gold firms — for allegedly bribing customs officials and failing to report exports.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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“Patronage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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