as in benefactress
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Recent Examples of patroness
On view are shell necklaces worn by Woolf and Bell, original sketches by Grant, and a silk Mariano Fortuny dress that once belonged to the patroness Lady Ottoline Morrell.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
Beyoncé, 42, has figured out how to adjust her voice (her characteristic growl floats in falsetto) and adjust her body language (more benevolent, like a gilded patroness) to abstract the object and subject of the song.
—Jenna Wortham, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
Local officials said the icon of the patroness of the city was retrieved from under the rubble.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2023
Local officials said that the icon of the patroness of the city had been retrieved from under the rubble.
—Hanna Arhirova, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2023
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
Beyoncé, 42, has figured out how to adjust her voice (her characteristic growl floats in falsetto) and adjust her body language (more benevolent, like a gilded patroness) to abstract the object and subject of the song.
—Jenna Wortham, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
Local officials said the icon of the patroness of the city was retrieved from under the rubble.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2023
Local officials said that the icon of the patroness of the city had been retrieved from under the rubble.
—Hanna Arhirova, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patroness
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Breaking down the differences between playing the ruthless crime lord and the polished benefactress, Gasćon also noted that the role of Emilia was deceptively physical.Elaina Patton, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Instead, each week will see the top two queens will earn benefactress badges.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 May 2024
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After Biden attracted billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, Harris has already got the backing of at least 76 wealthy benefactors herself, including Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg and philanthropist Melinda French Gates.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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This person could be a business partner, a benefactor, or a friend.Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
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The decrease is primarily due to lower sales of Sofia SARS Antigen assays and the wind-down of the U.S. donor screening business.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Her name is prominently displayed on donor plaques in the temple, next to that of her grandfather.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While some patrons are sad to see longtime purveyors leave, the response has mostly been positive, Gallup said.Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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Seating will be added to the welcome center’s liquor and grocery/deli, offering patrons a spot to enjoy a sandwich with a marsh view.Mike Dojc, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Patroness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patroness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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