ESPOUSER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

espouser

noun

Definition of espouser

as in proponent

a person who actively supports or favors a cause became an espouser of environmental causes only after she decided to run for office

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Noun

For this reason, proponents tout fuel cells as an effective way to cut emissions while still providing essential power to homes, businesses, factories and, increasingly, data centers.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Aronofsky, who has been a big proponent of using generative AI in filmmaking after launching his creative studio Primordial Soup last year, was honored with Camerimage’s honorary Award for Director.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of proponent

Noun

Friends offer support Outside the courtroom immediately following the hearing, Masias’ supporters were upbeat.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2026
But supporters had already released their own studies emphasizing that the incentives will bring back much more in economic activity to states.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of supporter

Noun

Community leaders and advocates called for an end to gun violence, bullying and for Frimpong's killers to come forward.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Cannabis advocates generally support things like age restrictions and measures to keep the products away from children, but have pushed back against rules in Texas that effectively ban a wide variety of products for adult use.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of advocate

Noun

One of the most distinguished exponents of Beowulf as live performance today is the American singer Benjamin Bagby, who’s made the lyre an indispensable part of his act.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Arrieta brings up names like Oliver Laxe, Los Javis and Alauda Ruiz De Azúa as exponents of this new wave.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of exponent

Noun

Sheeran argued that the decision to remove Macklemore as an opener, backed by the venues and promoters, came down to not wanting to disappoint fans or impact the other people working on the tour by cancelling.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Bryson DeChambeau, perhaps the most ardent promoter of LIV among current major championship contenders, faces an uncertain future after the dissolution of the league.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of promoter

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