in support of
idiom
1
: in a way that shows approval of (something) : in favor of (something)
A majority voted in support of the bill.
2
: in order to support (something)
He presented evidence in support of his hypothesis.
The band is on a promotional tour in support of their latest album.
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The show served as a high-profile moment in support of her 2023 sophomore full-length Guts, which has kept her near the highest reaches of charts around the world for more than a year now.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The multi-talented pop icon is officially embarking on her eighth concert tour in support of her latest studio album, Mayhem.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
The Emmy nominated veteran actor from Venezuela is making rounds in support of It Would Be Night in Caracas, a drama from directors Mariana Rondón and Marité Ugas that marks his first foray into feature film producing.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
More than 750 local producers, directors, actors, screenwriters and other industry workers signed at the beginning of August a public letter in support of Bill 2331/22, which was addressed to President Lula, House of Representative speaker Hugo Motta and other authorities.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The multi-talented pop icon is officially embarking on her eighth concert tour in support of her latest studio album, Mayhem.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
The Emmy nominated veteran actor from Venezuela is making rounds in support of It Would Be Night in Caracas, a drama from directors Mariana Rondón and Marité Ugas that marks his first foray into feature film producing.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
More than 750 local producers, directors, actors, screenwriters and other industry workers signed at the beginning of August a public letter in support of Bill 2331/22, which was addressed to President Lula, House of Representative speaker Hugo Motta and other authorities.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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