Thesaurus results for PATRONAGE

patronage

noun

ˈpa-trə-nij

Definition of patronage

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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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 In this way, De Luca and Abdy’s Warners filled the void left behind when Megan Ellison’s Annapurna, once the place where filmmakers like Anderson could find patronage and distribution, paused its film operations. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 In January 2012, less than a year after her wedding to Prince William, Kate selected Action on Addiction as one of her first four royal patronages, signaling an early focus on the challenges faced by individuals and families living with addiction. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Financial patronage often follows perceived ideological alignment. — Colleen Dulle, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Today, success is increasingly measured by solidarity, mentorship, and collective resilience; supporting the next generation is no longer mere patronage, but a vital investment in cultural and economic survival. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patronage

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The challenge, of course, is that the number of sponsorships available hinges on Netflix’ programming slate.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
The sponsorship was intended to raise awareness of Yum among potential investors who recognized KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, but might not be aware of the parent company.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

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Tan-Gillespie eventually became the first in her family to attend college, studying business at the University of Plymouth and graduating in 1996.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Scott Alexander, president of Propulsion Systems within L3Harris’ Missile Solutions business, said the design combines propulsion expertise with advanced seeker technology.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of business

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Food and drink A juice machine at breakfast allows guests to craft a custom beverage from the basket full of fennel, carrots, apples (the biggest local export and extremely juicy—make sure to have one), and various other veggies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
The couple recently revamped their living room and kitchen, adding details like crown moldings, vintage lighting and custom banquette seating, which cost approximately $12,000.

— Sophie Caldwell,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

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