sponsorship
Americannoun
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the position or function of a person or group who vouches for, supports, advises, or helps fund another person or an organization or project.
The money from your sponsorship will go towards paying the child's school fees and ensuring they get three meals a day.
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an arrangement under which a company helps fund a radio or television program, a convention or other event, or a charitable organization in return for an opportunity to advertise.
For health-based nonprofits, securing a sponsorship from a pharmaceutical company can be a great asset, because of the money and other support it provides.
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Christianity. the position or function of a person who promises to mentor a youth or new convert preparing for confirmation or initiation, or who answers for an infant at baptism.
A simple “I’m praying for you” text message to the candidate can be a powerful reminder that you take your sponsorship seriously.
Etymology
Origin of sponsorship
Example Sentences
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In April 2025, PSG extended their sponsorship with Visit Rwanda until 2028 while Atletico Madrid signed a three-year deal to carry the logo on their men's and women's shirts.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
After it was inscribed as intangible cultural heritage, the government provided free venues, allocated annual subsidies to support regular competitions, and attracted sponsorship.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
The sports complex is ringed with four elephant-size logos of the apparel company, one of the perks of a $220 million naming-rights sponsorship that saw its brand splashed far and wide during the Super Bowl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
It “did not oversee any of the publications” that Princeton put out under its sponsorship, he said.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
The team of five boys and five girls was housed in various homes throughout the township: there wasn’t enough sponsorship money to pay for hotel accommodations.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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