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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Recent Examples of sponsor
Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The state sponsor of similar legislation in Missouri has repeated at least one of FGA's talking points, as reported by the Missouri Independent.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 6 May 2025
Adam England, People.com, 7 May 2025
This article was sponsored by CVS, however, all products were independently selected by our editors.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
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Noun
Find mentors, coaches and sponsors who can offer advice and guidance.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The state sponsor of similar legislation in Missouri has repeated at least one of FGA's talking points, as reported by the Missouri Independent.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 6 May 2025
Verb
Morgan’s grandfather, Harold, became involved in racing in the 1960s, sponsoring and owning cars for drivers, while her uncle, Chad, has competed in the All-Star Circuit of Champions and the World of Outlaws.
—Adam England, People.com, 7 May 2025
This article was sponsored by CVS, however, all products were independently selected by our editors.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
Noun
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Though he was known for his progressive ideals, Francis' work may have helped create a further divide among the more conservative and liberal patrons of the Catholic Church.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Local vendors like Leighton’s Nerd Space and Commander Brand fought through the rain to be here, and there were plenty of other shops on hand while live performers serenaded the patrons.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Yoshimitsu Goto, chief finance officer at SoftBank, said during a Tuesday press conference that media reports of banks hesitating to fund SoftBank’s efforts are not true.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Voters in the Mahtomedi school district will be asked this fall to approve a $28 million referendum to fund improvements that district officials say will benefit safety and security, academics, performing arts and athletics.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Jordan Klepper has spent more time following Donald Trump around the country than many of his most ardent supporters.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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That is undeniable, and so too is the fact that Dan Ndoye and his Bologna team-mates will forever be heroes to Bologna supporters.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Last month, the National Science Foundation, a government agency that finances much of the scientific research in the United States, began canceling hundreds of grants.—
Steven Lee Myers,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Titled Filmmaking & Distribution – in partnership with Cannes Next, the award will recognize companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and filmmakers whose technologies are reshaping how films are produced, financed, and distributed.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Working with a biography that needed much filling in, Kehlmann decided, in each instance, to make his Pabst a man who never actively chooses to embrace his Nazi benefactors.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
6 May 2025
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In exchange, Adams — who has denied wrongdoing — secured his benefactors political favors, like building permits, the indictment says.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The same alliance that propelled Cold War–era breakthroughs continued to propel innovation after the Cold War—and to underwrite U.S. national security.—
Sarah Kreps,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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There was a considerable down payment of pain made to underwrite such posterity.—
James Wolcott,
Air Mail,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During a fifth-grade science fair, Wurtz set up her project on tooth decay next to his.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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According to Smith, Johnson reportedly has workouts set up with the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
Verb
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But her pleas mostly fall on deaf ears, including those of Naomi, who dismisses and patronizes her.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
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Adam Brown, who once worked for the city’s Law Department, was busted April 10 for third-degree rape, patronizing a minor for prostitution and endangering the welfare of a child.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsor. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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