Synonyms of backers

backers

noun

plural of backer

1

as in supporters

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in sponsors

a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing

all financial backers will be expected to offer some input into the company's decisions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sponsors
• patrons
• supporters
• benefactors
• guarantors
• advocates
• sureties
• teachers
• coaches
• mentors
• underwriters
• champions
• cosponsors
• angels
• chaperones
• cosigners
• cosignatories

3

as in allies

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support

the student's backers spoke at the school board meeting on her behalf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supporters
• allies
• sympathizers
• colleagues
• friends
• confederates
• fellow travelers
• associates
• abettors
• bedfellows
• partners
• assistants
• confidants
• collaborators
• buddies
• accomplices
• helpers
• well-wishers
• accessories
• fellows
• pals
• cohorts
• comrades
• empathizers
• companions
• collaborationists
• chums
• coalitionists
• coadjutors
• cronies
• adjuncts
• intimates
• familiars
• mates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detractors
• enemies
• opponents
• foes
• adversaries
• belittlers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backers

In the days since its release, Vang’s backers — including current and former Sacramento city council members — have criticized the ad as false and misleading. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

In early 2024, Pelley left the European Tour Group after the PGA Tour and the Saudi backers of LIV Golf formed a joint company to reshape pro golf and returned to Canada to become the MLSE head. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Canal+ is one of the France’s major backers of local and European films and series. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

According to backers of Oregon’s law, the goal isn’t to punish parents for allowing the avoidable death of a child; the goal is to prevent more deaths. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2026

However, given the company's solid track record of successfully delivering previous generation organizers to thousands of backers globally, the M3 represents a calculated bet rather than a shot in the dark. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Those who oppose the bill are reluctant to limit what players can sue over, while backers say the lawsuit protection affords the NCAA, the conferences and their schools to plan for the future. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Early backers include Shaquille O’Neal, Manu Ginobili, Jimmie Johnson and Lance Armstrong. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026

But for as long as the law remains in place, Pride backers expect to lose Miami Beach’s government as a high-profile partner of the event. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026