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patronization
noun as in condescension
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In college, McCann frequently patronized the Austin-based wings-and-beer joint Pluckers Wing Bar.
Meanwhile, package volumes surged as a homebound nation patronized online shopping to avoid crowded stores.
Sadly but predictably, the Hotel Pennsylvania is now a pretty dingy place that no one truly classy patronizes unless all they care about is cost.
In that case, it may be up to customers to vote with their dollars and only patronize restaurants with fair employee election day policies.
Third places like cafes are ideal for young creatives looking for affordable businesses they can patronize while also being able to practice their craft, Sbicca says.
The note of patronization, the tone of superior wisdom, stung the scientist.
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On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to patronization, such as: airs, civility, condescendence, deference, haughtiness, and loftiness.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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