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
The opposition leader maintains close ties with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, one of the most enthusiastic proponents in the Cabinet of this particular naval buildup.
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Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same time, energy demand has also increased, and proponents of solar projects view them as a way to meet that need.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
The primary proponent of this effort to redefine antisemitism in order to silence discussion of Palestine in schools is the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), a pro-Israel coalition of organizations who have worked to stifle criticism of Israel through policy.
—Mohamed Shehk, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
And even some vaccine proponents are supporting the new policy in the name of promoting individual liberties.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
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Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same time, energy demand has also increased, and proponents of solar projects view them as a way to meet that need.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
The primary proponent of this effort to redefine antisemitism in order to silence discussion of Palestine in schools is the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), a pro-Israel coalition of organizations who have worked to stifle criticism of Israel through policy.
—Mohamed Shehk, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
And even some vaccine proponents are supporting the new policy in the name of promoting individual liberties.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponent
Noun
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While no appeal has been filed yet, Venezuelan advocates and attorneys anticipate the case could eventually reach the Supreme Court, potentially setting a precedent not only for Venezuelans under TPS but also for other nations receiving similar protections.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Here, the great theatrical advocate of wisdom-through-argument admits that argument itself has treacherous ramifications.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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Participants are currently gathering pledges from friends and supporters.—
Nate Heinold,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fields had plenty of supporters in the locker room and even on the staff.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Bell is none other than Stephanie Kelton, now an exponent of Modern Monetary Theory.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As one careful exponent of technical legal craft addressing another, Burroughs hit the mark.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Proponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proponent. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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