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patron

[pey-truhn] / ˈpeɪ trən /


NOUN
person who does business at establishment
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But the supreme being and patron of all pontiffs has to be considered a wild card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

After the performance, the King, who is a patron of the RSC, greeted the cast backstage and was seen chatting with Sir Kenneth and Sir Richard.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The painting by Dame Judi Dench, patron of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, was completed in 2025 and was one of the last works the 91-year-old was able to paint due to her failing sight.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

With their help, the conference can put its money where its mouth is, as the patron saint of world-changing upstarts.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

“Why, Gaea, of course. Who do you think opened the Doors of Death? Your girlfriend here understands. Isn’t Gaea your patron, too?”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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