as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a fervent apostle of universal health care
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Recent Examples of apostle
The apostles are alarmed, but Jesus understands his destiny is coming.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 30 June 2025
In a doctrinal publication issued on the topic, NAR apostle Lou Engle articulated that position.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 21 June 2025
Judas, one of the apostles, betrays Jesus and that same night, Jesus is arrested and flogged.
—Tribune News Reports, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
It is made of solid gold and engraved with Leo's name and an image of St. Peter, the fisherman apostle, casting a net.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for apostle
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 30 June 2025
In a doctrinal publication issued on the topic, NAR apostle Lou Engle articulated that position.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 21 June 2025
Judas, one of the apostles, betrays Jesus and that same night, Jesus is arrested and flogged.
—Tribune News Reports, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
It is made of solid gold and engraved with Leo's name and an image of St. Peter, the fisherman apostle, casting a net.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apostle
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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Huffman, 61, has been an advocate of strong climate change and environmental protection policies since his state Assembly tenure from 2006 to 2012, and was a member of the Marin Municipal Water District for a dozen years before that.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The royal has been a longtime advocate of the benefits of spending time outdoors.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The president sought to show supporters that the achievements of his administration would be wiped out if Republican opponent Mitt Romney won the election.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The single bit flip can increase the exponent value by 16.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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“Apostle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apostle. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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