Meaning & use
patrons
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Customers of a business, or people who support an organization, artist, or cause, especially financially.
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The restaurant thanked its loyal patrons for their support during the renovation.
A wealthy patron funded the museum's new wing.
A note on using this word
A patron can be a regular customer of a business or a financial supporter of the arts; both uses are correct depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
customerssponsorsbenefactors
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