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sponsorship

[spon-ser-ship] / ˈspɒn sər ʃɪp /
NOUN
protection
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aegis aid auspices backing patronage sponsor
STRONG
advocacy angel benefactor egis guardianship patron protectorship support tutelage
Antonyms
STRONGEST
opposition
STRONG
opponent

Example Sentences

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Instead of direct pay from universities, athletes receive funds indirectly through NIL collectives, donors and sponsorship deals, which the school can broker.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

PepsiCo pulled its sponsorship of the festival on Sunday and other brands have followed suit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

PepsiCo PEP 1.53%increase; green up pointing triangle pulled its sponsorship of a planned London music festival that booked Kanye West as the headline performer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But with the loss of boosts to commercial and sponsorship revenue for the next 12 months and beyond, there is no doubt the FAW will feel the pinch.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

We already have sponsorship lined up with Bargain Mart.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan