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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 sponsors
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026 Commercial messages are further limited to a trio of on-air sponsors (IBM, AT&T and Mercedes-Benz), which pony up what amounts to a $25 million greens fee. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026 As of 2024, only about 4% of plan sponsors offered alternative investments, Applebaum reported. —Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 New legislation in the UK means over half of the Premier League will be looking for different main shirt sponsors, and there is a fear that at least some will either struggle to match existing deals or head into the new season without a replacement sorted out. —Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 No stadium lights, no sponsors, just sheer determination. —Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026 Partnerships with artists, fans, media outlets, sponsors, vendors or community stakeholders are the lifeblood of long-term brand growth. —Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026 Commercials during the broadcast, which are limited to about four minutes per hour, are only from the Masters’ official sponsors — IBM , AT & T, Bank of America and Mercedes-Benz . —Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 Legion Posts cover some of the costs of playing, but District 22 officials need sponsors and financial help to maintain the program. —John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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The bill is similar to one that lawmakers narrowly rejected last year, but one of the bill’s sponsors said this year’s version included changes to ensure transparency and accountability. —Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026 Commercial messages are further limited to a trio of on-air sponsors (IBM, AT&T and Mercedes-Benz), which pony up what amounts to a $25 million greens fee. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026 As of 2024, only about 4% of plan sponsors offered alternative investments, Applebaum reported. —Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 New legislation in the UK means over half of the Premier League will be looking for different main shirt sponsors, and there is a fear that at least some will either struggle to match existing deals or head into the new season without a replacement sorted out. —Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 No stadium lights, no sponsors, just sheer determination. —Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026 Partnerships with artists, fans, media outlets, sponsors, vendors or community stakeholders are the lifeblood of long-term brand growth. —Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026 Commercials during the broadcast, which are limited to about four minutes per hour, are only from the Masters’ official sponsors — IBM , AT & T, Bank of America and Mercedes-Benz . —Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 Legion Posts cover some of the costs of playing, but District 22 officials need sponsors and financial help to maintain the program. —John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsors
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While there would be no interior accommodations for patrons, the business would provide walk-up service.— Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Hotels used in talks last week have already asked patrons leave as the country shudders into another quasi-lockdown.— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
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The Archdiocese of Miami is making a desperate plea to the federal government, asking it to reconsider the cancellation of an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities that funds a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in South Florida.— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The budget fully funds obligations of the SOA, a 2019 law that was meant to make school funding more equitable.— State House News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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My uncle deserves this, my cousin earned this and his loyal supporters are owed this.— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of his supporters demonstrated Thursday near Germany’s parliament building, according to German news agency dpa.— Markus Schreiber, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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November stakes In Lake County, the positions of Clerk, Treasurer, and Sheriff — currently held by Anthony Vega, Holly Kim and John Idleburg, respectively — are all coming up for election, as well as county board positions for Districts 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19.— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Small towns may have the majority of oceanfront real estate, but Pensacola stakes its claim with more than 50 miles of white-sand shoreline.— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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The museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is privately operated by a corporation of just under 1,000 benefactors who have an endowment of over $2 billion.— Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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The benefactors, on the other hand, wore their wealth with ease.— Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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The remaining funds, about 11 million euros, will go to Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, which finances scientific programs aimed at understanding the mechanisms of the disease, developing new treatments and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Money from these programs finances a dozen or so drinking water projects each year.— Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
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By reinforcing our economic strength, digital trade underwrites our technological leadership and enhances our national security.— Josh Kallmer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
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Liam, the brother who clearly wanted this reunion the most, and wore the inability to re-consummate the brotherly relationship like an open wound, is still given mostly to jokes on stage more than serious statements or anything that patronizes the audience.— Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Sponsors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/sponsors. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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