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
Named for Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon, who was known for her sophisticated sense of fashion and patronage of the arts, this first-floor suite has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room, and a living area perfect for lounging around.
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Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
However, this patronage system created extensive dysfunction.
—Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Whatever high-level patronage Domodedovo’s owner enjoyed in the past to stave off attacks from his competitors, the war in Ukraine clearly canceled it out, analysts said.
—Nataliya Vasilyeva, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
To get access to markets, businesses first had to obtain permission from politicians and bureaucrats, which in practice fueled a huge industry in patronage and corruption.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
However, this patronage system created extensive dysfunction.
—Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Whatever high-level patronage Domodedovo’s owner enjoyed in the past to stave off attacks from his competitors, the war in Ukraine clearly canceled it out, analysts said.
—Nataliya Vasilyeva, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
To get access to markets, businesses first had to obtain permission from politicians and bureaucrats, which in practice fueled a huge industry in patronage and corruption.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 22 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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There's even a resident herbalist who prepares custom teas to enhance your health.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Guests can choose a package experience or design a custom tour that might begin with a pickup from a coastal Airbnb or marina, and then include sightseeing, waterfront barhopping, or dolphin-watching.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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“Patronage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronage. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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