Thesaurus results for SPONSORSHIP

sponsorship

noun

Definition of sponsorship

as in patronage

the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking a youth softball league under the sponsorship of local businesses

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Recent Examples of sponsorship In the two weeks since the ad aired, the company has lost its relationship with Callaway, multiple partnerships with big-name stores, a PGA Tour sponsorship and now its top executives. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 When that's done, the Ursapharm-Arena — named for the local pharmaceutical company whose sponsorship has funded Elversberg's rise — will be able to fit everyone in the town of Spiesen-Elversberg and nearly 2,000 more people. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Zara hasn’t responded to THR‘s request for comment — Gala sponsorships traditionally aren’t announced until late fall — but there are breadcrumbs. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Around that time, MLB came to YouTube TV to discuss sponsorship opportunities. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026 London’s Science Museum is ending its 25-year relationship with oil giant BP, whose sponsorship of the museum’s education academy will finish on August 31, the Financial Times reported. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Herman was responsible for brand development, marketing, publicity, promotion and sponsorships. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 The camps are free for students, thanks to sponsorships and donations. — Liz Wegerer, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Aug. 2026 But then came the deal put together by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to create an entity to handle the world soccer organization’s commercial enterprises, including ticket sales, broadcast and sponsorship rights. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsorship

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There are already signs that Yavarhoussen’s collecting and patronage has had an impact beyond Madagascar.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
In the right hands, the Interior Ministry can be a formidable patronage machine, exerting authority over everything from local budgets to Senate elections.

— Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of patronage

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Now, in the midst of a subdued market, investors are being more selective, and the new playbook for funding fashion has a lot to do with the quality of that growth, the depth of connection with customers and the founder’s individual appeal.

— Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Razorbill is now live on Kickstarter and has already passed US$88,000+ in funding.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026