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 January, LIV executive Katie O'Reilly said the organisation was continuing to lay a platform for growth through driving sponsorship revenue.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
It is undervalued—with a price-to-tangible-book value of 90%, well below peers—and without meaningful shareholder sponsorship.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Instead of direct pay from universities, athletes receive funds indirectly through NIL collectives, donors and sponsorship deals, which the school can broker.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Anheuser-Busch InBev dropped its sponsorship of a London music festival set to be headlined by Kanye West.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“Haven’t they just banned me from their association, so who the hell are they to decide whether I deserve the sponsorship or not? I’m the one who took the initiative to befriend Stan and Marjory.”
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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