as in advocate
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars
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Recent Examples of proponent
Not since the kangaroo has there been this staunch a proponent of the pouch.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, proponents of the theory have suggested without evidence that the substation’s electromagnetic fields could be damaging players’ soft tissues and weakening their tendons.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The sweepstakes model allows players to compete for real money prizes without wagering real money, which proponents say keeps the model compliant with sweepstakes laws, according to Deadspin.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
While proponents argue crypto represents financial innovation, critics often point to its volatility and limited regulation.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, proponents of the theory have suggested without evidence that the substation’s electromagnetic fields could be damaging players’ soft tissues and weakening their tendons.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The sweepstakes model allows players to compete for real money prizes without wagering real money, which proponents say keeps the model compliant with sweepstakes laws, according to Deadspin.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
While proponents argue crypto represents financial innovation, critics often point to its volatility and limited regulation.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponent
Noun
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Environmental advocates have long fought for regulators to require oil and gas companies to plug these wells to protect nearby communities and the environment.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The administration's characterization has drawn intense concern from Second Amendment advocates, including the National Rifle Association.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
14 Feb. 2026
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To his excited supporters, Platner might just be the Democrats’ perfect populist insurgent for Maine.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unless public land supporters in office act to clarify corner crossing in law, access will continue to shrink.—
Karlee Provenza,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is an unusual position for an exponent of the public sphere and communicative rationality to take.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The development of her own particular free indirect discourse form of writing culminated in her position as an early exponent of the Modernist short story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Dec. 2025
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