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patron

[pey-truhn] / ˈpeɪ trən /


NOUN
person who does business at establishment
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Our twisted version of a capitalist guardian angel, patron saint of spandex in a cropped matching set.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The waiting list for Masters tickets has been closed for decades and patron badges are passed down through families like heirlooms.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The club also celebrates Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners, by wearing a commemorative shirt every year during an early-December home match.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Earlier this month, Princess Eugenie stepped down as patron of charity Anti-Slavery International, a role she had held for seven years.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A passing patron catches his arm to steady him.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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