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
In this role, Shaikh will serve on Perfect Game’s executive leadership team, overseeing global marketing, brand strategy, creative, partnerships and sponsorships, while leading the company’s international P&L and expansion.
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The concept gives loft to the on-the-fly punchlines and cheery, faux-sponsorships for razors and laundry detergent — all of them built off of pre-show audience suggestions.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Sports sponsorships command big bucks, and if Live Nation can better align their product with those types of valuations, opportunities like naming rights could be very lucrative.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The institute’s programming is supported through donations, sponsorships and relationships.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
That influence is now reaping benefits from the community, as attendance and sponsorships continue to rise with their social media presence.
—Pj Green
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Lochte eventually lost four major sponsorships, and USA Swimming suspended him for 10 months.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite them both being in the public eye, The Bachelor alums aren't planning their wedding with social media or sponsorships in mind.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Though some activists demanded Wasserman leave his post as LA28 chair and called for a Games boycott, there has been no apparent reduction in sponsorships or ticket sales because of the furor.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The concept gives loft to the on-the-fly punchlines and cheery, faux-sponsorships for razors and laundry detergent — all of them built off of pre-show audience suggestions.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Sports sponsorships command big bucks, and if Live Nation can better align their product with those types of valuations, opportunities like naming rights could be very lucrative.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The institute’s programming is supported through donations, sponsorships and relationships.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
That influence is now reaping benefits from the community, as attendance and sponsorships continue to rise with their social media presence.
—Pj Green
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Lochte eventually lost four major sponsorships, and USA Swimming suspended him for 10 months.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite them both being in the public eye, The Bachelor alums aren't planning their wedding with social media or sponsorships in mind.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Though some activists demanded Wasserman leave his post as LA28 chair and called for a Games boycott, there has been no apparent reduction in sponsorships or ticket sales because of the furor.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsorships
patronages
Noun
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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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The event commemorated the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth on the 100th anniversary of her birth, bringing together representatives from a selection of her many patronages and centenarians celebrating their 100th birthdays on April 21.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sponsorships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsorships. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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