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 washing of feet harkens back to how Jesus washed the feet of his apostles during the Last Supper.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Thursday’s liturgy recalls the foot-washing Jesus performed on his 12 apostles at The Last Supper together before he was crucified.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony is a hallmark of every Holy Week and recalls the foot-washing Jesus performed on his 12 apostles at The Last Supper together before he was crucified.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Holy Thursday commemorates Jesus' Last Supper with his 12 apostles before his death.
—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Thursday’s liturgy recalls the foot-washing Jesus performed on his 12 apostles at The Last Supper together before he was crucified.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony is a hallmark of every Holy Week and recalls the foot-washing Jesus performed on his 12 apostles at The Last Supper together before he was crucified.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Holy Thursday commemorates Jesus' Last Supper with his 12 apostles before his death.
—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apostle
Noun
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The surest sign bitcoin will never be money can be found in what excited its proponents on the way up, along with its critics on the way down.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Its proponents have turned it into a symbol of freedom and defiance.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The Wrights have been strong advocates for gun safety measures and also support youth charities in Miami.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Amy and Bill Koman are passionate cancer research advocates and co-founders of Curebound, a cancer research accelerator forging powerful collaborations to advance innovative science into lifesaving cures.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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At previous tournaments, some teams and supporters have appeared happy just to enjoy the experience with little hope of progressing beyond the group stage.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government is dominated by settler leaders and supporters, and key Cabinet ministers are pushing for a formal annexation of the territory.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The deformation depends on a single free exponent.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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This movement, known as critical legal studies, was associated with the political left, and its exponents, known as crits, loved to disparage liberal theorists’ devotion to the Constitution as naïve and counterproductive.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In the leadership and care phase, your role is that of an advocator.—
Rodney C. Adkins,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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“Apostle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apostle. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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