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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“We’re not going to return to 2019, where we had much bigger levels of sponsorship prepandemic,” said Patti Hearn, executive director of Seattle Pride.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
India’s AI upskilling surge is driven heavily by corporate sponsorship, with employers treating workforce education as strategic investment.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
After completing another season there, he secured a three-year farming sponsorship in Australia, with Annie joining him in September 2025.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Lauren, the influencer who advised Kennedy’s campaign, said that while he doesn’t begrudge other influencers accepting sponsorship, he chooses not to.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 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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