proponents

noun

plural of proponent
as in advocates
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 proponents But Zuckerberg might know something the measure’s proponents do not — or won’t admit. — Jared Walczak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026 The bill’s legislative proponents argue the measure is a win for taxpayers, citing reductions in the cost of homeownership while maintaining funding for schools and other essential services. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Those lawmakers pressed legislative leaders to revisit that exemption this year, and SB-954 is the resulting compromise, its proponents say. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 While many proponents of any AI innovation often lead with some metric on efficiency, such as time and cost saved, Kamimura was not quick to boil all their hard work to a mere number. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 While proponents highlight their potential for companionship, addressing issues like loneliness, this technology sparks profound ethical debates. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Politicians and other proponents of the lab-leak theory have issued fresh calls to punish Fauci, 85, and scientists his institute funded. — CNN Money, 22 July 2026 President John Adams was one of the most vigorous proponents of commissioning private vessels for national ends. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026 Mayer and Heart and Armor are proponents of these sorts of tangible studies, centering PTSD not just as a mental health struggle but as a physical injury. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponents
  1. advocates
  2. supporters
  3. exponents
Noun
  • Canada were the biggest advocates, with 27 box-throws attempted.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Given the sensitivity of the case, and how its outcome will likely impact Francis’ legacy, any news about the Rupnik trial has been closely followed by victims and their advocates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of advocates
Noun
  • Verma noted that these centered around policy or ideological disagreements, which allowed the government to rally its supporters with counter-narratives.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Before the ceremony, nominees, performers, presenters and supporters gathered near the Black Carpet.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of supporters
Noun
  • His mind didn’t go blank; rather, all the what-ifs multiplied like exponents, crowding his thoughts and rendering him unable to envision anything else.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
  • Of course, Huang wasn’t talking to just anyone, but one of the chief exponents of the wealth tax, nationwide and in California.
    — Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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