Synonyms of sponsors

sponsors 1 of 2

noun

plural of sponsor

as in patrons

a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing

you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patrons
• supporters
• benefactors
• guarantors
• advocates
• backers
• sureties
• teachers
• coaches
• mentors
• underwriters
• champions
• cosponsors
• chaperones
• angels
• cosigners
• cosignatories

sponsors

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sponsor

as in funds

Related Words

• funds
• stakes
• finances
• underwrites
• patronizes
• sets up
• provides (for)
• supports
• maintains
• keeps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sponsors

Noun

Merle, dressed for the opening in matching pink Pucci dress and shoes and Danny in a pink seersucker suit, served as show sponsors. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

During his tenure as creative director at Loewe, the Spanish brand was one of the main sponsors of Frieze London. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Then the asset grows in value — not just (in terms of) TV rights, but sponsors, ticketing. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Teams, corporate sponsors and the city of Los Angeles welcomed in the world, producing large crowds and kumbaya moments — with fans of opposing teams partying side-by-side in (relative) peace and harmony. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Gucci is the newest Sentinel Sponsor and exclusive fashion partner for the Albies, joining sponsors Charlotte Tilbury Beauty and Microsoft. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

The key sponsors sought to pass the bill before the Senate leaves for the midterms, but Cruz objected, sidelining the legislation for now. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

With fewer seats available at each level up the ladder, drivers -- and their sponsors or parents -- are essentially bidding against each other for spots. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Retail-adjacent capital is likely to invite greater scrutiny from regulators and retirement plan sponsors. — Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026