Synonyms of apostles

apostles

noun

plural of apostle

as in proponents

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

a fervent apostle of universal health care

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proponents
• supporters
• advocates
• advocators
• exponents
• promoters
• protagonists
• friends
• disciples
• boosters
• champions
• paladins
• expounders
• hierophants
• true believers
• heralds
• high priests
• white knights
• gospelers
• adherents
• espousers
• tub-thumpers
• backers
• loyalists
• interpreters
• stalwarts
• followers
• cohorts
• partisans
• cheerleaders
• fellow travelers
• encouragers
• applauders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opponents
• enemies
• adversaries
• antagonists
• foes
• critics
• rivals
• faultfinders
• belittlers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apostles

The ritual confers the Holy Spirit from one bishop to another and recalls Christ’s gesture to his apostles. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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

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

This idea was the work of the apostles and prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation, a charismatic movement that began gathering momentum in the 1990s and is now the leading edge of the Christian right. — Stephanie McCrummen, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026

The washing of feet harkens back to how Jesus washed the feet of his apostles during the Last Supper. — 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