Thesaurus results for SPONSORSHIPS

sponsorships

noun

plural of sponsorship

as in auspices

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 sponsorships 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 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 The groups dedicated to selling tickets and sponsorships, and the groups who are tasked with finding new ways to get people to attend baseball games, have excelled in the face of adversity this season. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 According to the press release, proceeds will be generated through ticket sales, bar proceeds and corporate sponsorships. — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 The San Diego Bowl Game Association (now Sports San Diego) shuttered the Poinsettia amid challenges to draw crowds and secure sponsorships. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 The bond between the sport and prediction markets has tightened over the last month, with seven different major-league teams formalizing sponsorships with a prediction market. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Ryan Lochte entered the ballroom for season 23 in 2016 on the heels of the Rio Olympics scandal that resulted in the swimmer losing major sponsorships and being suspended by USA Swimming. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

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patronages

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In September 2025, the Duke of Sussex spoke with British singer Joss Stone at an event for one of his patronages, WellChild.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Last fall, King Charles III stripped Prince Andrew of his military titles and royal patronages and was arrested by British police in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

— Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026

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