1
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights
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2
as in ally
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
even the President's supporters acknowledge that some of the criticism is justified
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Recent Examples of supporter
Bandero is named after the tequila company owned by John Paul DeJoria, an American billionaire who founded Paul Mitchell hair care products and has been a longtime supporter of Watson's endeavors.
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CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The word hit like a vinyl record scratch during an already emotional scene, as Diller’s wife, Stephanie, quietly cried as a supporter held her.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump has encouraged violence among his supporters since before his first election.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
His online supporters have already proved useful.
—Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The word hit like a vinyl record scratch during an already emotional scene, as Diller’s wife, Stephanie, quietly cried as a supporter held her.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump has encouraged violence among his supporters since before his first election.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
His online supporters have already proved useful.
—Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporter
Noun
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While proponents say changes have made streets safer, critics suspect projects that reduce space for cars will only make traffic congestion worse — even after the construction disruptions end.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the firm’s been arguably the leading proponent in America for making owners of the rank-in-file.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Cease insulting allies and encourage mediation by Pakistan and Turkey.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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To that end, the legislation also calls on the US government to form a broader partnership with Taiwan and other allies in Asia to promote China-independent drone supply chains.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the work stoppage dragged on, bar advocates and state legislators continued to point fingers at one another.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Health advocates and community leaders came together to create the group in response the county experiencing a nearly $50 million decrease in funding for services and its health workforce.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Chavez and his aides repeatedly claimed that their critics are Communist or grower sympathizers who infiltrated the UFW before turning on it.—
Marcos Breton,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Billerbeck carries the movie as Nanning, who doggedly hunts, fishes, and forages in order to feed his family and find the ingredients to make his mother (a Nazi sympathizer) a cake with honey.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Adventure finds you through familiar friends.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The new summer blockbuster will follow Supergirl's three-day mission to obtain a cure for her superdog and friend, Krypto, who is poisoned by villainous alien Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Randolph’s wife and daughter were in the courtroom gallery throughout the trial with other relatives and the sergeant’s former colleagues.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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As my colleague Sam McDowell deftly summed up last week, Royals outfielders combined in 2025 to finish last in on-base percentage, 29th in OPS (on-base plus slugging), 29th in home runs and 30th in runs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hurley tempered his act this season, after his wife, Andrea, and confidants Billy Donovan, Geno Auriemma and Seth Greenberg jumped him last year.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Simpson, Elle, and Smart Young show how leaning on community—friends, family, elders, and trusted confidants—can transform what feels like a heavy, lonely responsibility into an act of care and protection.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2026
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Other institutional backers in the flag league include Arctos Partners, Alexis Ohanian’s 776, Apex, David Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures, and Trybe Ventures.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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With the help of a silent backer, the designer establishes Schiaparelli Pour le Sport at 4 rue de la Paix.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporter. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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