patroness

Example Sentences

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Many stopped to kiss an icon of the patroness of their city, which an employee of the church said had been pulled from the rubble.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2023

She’s been known as the patroness of those with nervous disorders ever since.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2022

On a show like "Ted Lasso," for example, a filthy rich patroness may offer to solve a salaried friend's problems with getting a seat at a favorite restaurant by buying the place.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2021

A rendering of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico and the Americas, watched over his ashes on a table beside flowers and prayer candles.

From Washington Times • May 9, 2020

Isannah, very good and quiet, was snuggled close to her, her hand in that of her patroness.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes