as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a fervent apostle of universal health care
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Recent Examples of apostles
But this year should see the 564-foot-tall Tower of Jesus of Christ, the basilica’s 18th and final spire (the 17 shorter ones are dedicated to the 12 apostles, four Evangelists and the Virgin Mary), finished in time for the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudí’s death in June.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Available personas include Jesus and the apostles, with the Three Wise Men coming soon.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The 9th-century monastery rises from the plateau—its stone walls etched with faded medieval frescoes of apostles and Last Judgement scenes.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
With Bono keeping his Cliffs of Dover yelp in check, Zooropa scales down U2's anthemic-apostles side.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Available personas include Jesus and the apostles, with the Three Wise Men coming soon.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The 9th-century monastery rises from the plateau—its stone walls etched with faded medieval frescoes of apostles and Last Judgement scenes.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
With Bono keeping his Cliffs of Dover yelp in check, Zooropa scales down U2's anthemic-apostles side.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apostles
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But proponents of the industry claim that the environmental costs still net out as a plus since the space data centers take processing off the fossil-fuel-burning grid.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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One of the biggest proponents of the capri resurgence, the supermodel has been making a stylish case for cropped pants since last summer—and her latest iteration takes the divisive Noughties silhouette into Italian girl style territory.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some even questioned the legitimacy of the petition signatures submitted to the city, noting that some supporters for the neighborhood dog park didn’t live within a 500-foot radius or even live in the city.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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Police have repeatedly used tear gas to break up his rallies, and several of his supporters have been arrested.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2026
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Environmental justice and conservation advocates’ push to advance a bill aimed at strengthening California’s Environmental Quality Act stalled, as the measure was pulled from Monday’s hearing agenda.—
Chaewon Chung
Updated January 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Representation matters Autism advocates are celebrating the release of the first-ever Barbie on the spectrum.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The prime exponents are Brentford, with whom Gronnemark has worked on a consultancy basis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Apostles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apostles. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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