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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Following those stumbles, GoPro shuttered its entertainment division to cut costs, as advertising and sponsorship revenues didn’t pan out.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Good Good, who Callaway has worked with since 2023, has also stepped away from its sponsorship of a PGA Tour event in Austin, Texas in November.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The tournament will go ahead as scheduled from November 12-15, with details on new sponsorship arrangements to be announced at a later date, it said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
It justified the larger operations as liquidity support in sectors with “consistent strong sponsorship from market participants,” but strong sponsorship is the definition of a healthy, working market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 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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