as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
Milton Friedman is usually cited as the leading American protagonist of monetarism
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Recent Examples of protagonist
But my protagonist isn’t only grappling with his grief.
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Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
The protagonist Rabia represents the filmmaker’s interest in characters who challenge authority.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
While Garraty is our main protagonist, Johnsson as McVries nearly steals the entire spotlight with his big doe eyes, infectious smile and genuine delivery of belief that there's beauty in everything, and that people, and the world, can change.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In this one, the question of whose voice the narrative belonged to—how much agency that voice held, and which tactics best used for both the specificity and the capacity for surprise regarding the piece’s protagonists, without slowing the narrative down—was pretty challenging.
—Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for protagonist
Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
The protagonist Rabia represents the filmmaker’s interest in characters who challenge authority.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
While Garraty is our main protagonist, Johnsson as McVries nearly steals the entire spotlight with his big doe eyes, infectious smile and genuine delivery of belief that there's beauty in everything, and that people, and the world, can change.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In this one, the question of whose voice the narrative belonged to—how much agency that voice held, and which tactics best used for both the specificity and the capacity for surprise regarding the piece’s protagonists, without slowing the narrative down—was pretty challenging.
—Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protagonist
Noun
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Host a challenge forum with a proponent, a skeptic, and a synthesizer.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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To answer this question, Lam looks to the ancient Chinese philosopher Han Fei, an important proponent of the school of thought known as Legalism.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This consultative approach can turn potential customers into long-term advocates, proving your commitment to their success over your own sale.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An advocate for free speech and limited government, Kirk also used his sizable platform to spread falsehoods and conspiracy theories about topics including climate change, vaccines, transgender people and demographic change.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Participants are currently gathering pledges from friends and supporters.—
Nate Heinold,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fields had plenty of supporters in the locker room and even on the staff.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stephanie Bell is none other than Stephanie Kelton, now an exponent of Modern Monetary Theory.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As one careful exponent of technical legal craft addressing another, Burroughs hit the mark.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lance Suaste, a junior at the university, was walking past the nearby Mountain Run apartments, having just been dropped off after spending the day at a friend’s house.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The conflict between Israel and Palestine was dividing friends, sparking tensions, and fueling rising acts of hostility.—
Rchin Bari,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Protagonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protagonist. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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