PROMOTER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

promoter

noun

prə-ˈmō-tər

Definition of promoter

as in proponent

a person who actively supports or favors a cause a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches

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Recent Examples of promoter The promoter for Sheeran’s tour removed Macklemore from Sheeran’s gigs earlier this month. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026 At the time, Sheeran said the decision to cut Macklemore from the Loop Tour was the promoter’s, not his own. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Kraft's move triggered a wave of venue rejections, forcing tour promoters to drop Macklemore entirely. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Sheeran said promoters behind his upcoming shows forced Macklemore off the tour. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promoter

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For its proponents, a country could not be fully independent while its resources and institutions remained excessively dependent on decisions made elsewhere.

— Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
The committee would reportedly include OMB director and Project 2025 proponent Russell Vought and NIH head Jay Bhattacharya.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of proponent

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Nixon embodies that for people, Dunn said, adding that her authenticity also attracts supporters.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Finally, supporters of the industry’s decisions contend that employers and venues have legitimate responsibilities to protect audiences and employees from hate speech, regardless of an entertainer’s race or gender.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of supporter

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As violent crime has declined in the years following the pandemic, domestic homicides were one of the few categories that were on the rise in 2025, sparking calls to action from law enforcement officials and advocates.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Einbinder and Sarandon have been among the most vocal advocates for the Palestinian cause amid Israel’s years-long bombardment of Gaza.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

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