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
See All Example Sentences for apostle
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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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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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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