APOSTLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

apostle

noun

ə-ˈpä-səl

Definition of apostle

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 Seven Mountains has brought the language of spiritual warfare and demon-fighting into the mainstream of evangelicalism, through a network of pastors who view themselves as prophets and apostles engaged in a battle against evil secular forces. — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Sheiner also appeared as the apostle James the Elder in George Stevens’ The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) and had a meaty turn as Guido Lorenz, cop and partner of Charles Bronson’s Det. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 Like an Old Testament patriarch whose sins are absorbed in a greater story of redemption, America’s identity as the apostle of liberty relieves it of the excesses of introspection. — Literary Hub, 15 June 2026 The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for apostle

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Some proponents suggest that prediction markets could be an alternative to insurance, especially as insurers pull out of regions at high-risk for wildfire.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Bell won the All-Star Race last year and was a massive proponent of North Wilkesboro Speedway landing on the points schedule.

— Alex Zietlow July 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Definition of proponent

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Club legends Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Phil Thompson and Tash Dowie will be on the trip to attend various meet-and-greet events with sponsors and supporters.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Party leaders, Wangchuk’s wife and supporters accuse authorities of ‘abducting’ him to stifle a growing protest movement, as police flood main protest with barricades and paramilitary forces.

— Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of supporter

Noun

His mind didn’t go blank; rather, all the what-ifs multiplied like exponents, crowding his thoughts and rendering him unable to envision anything else.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Often categorized along with Bellow and Bernard Malamud as exponents of a particularly Jewish-American sensibility, all three were additionally masters of the American voice.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 June 2026

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