as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
rah-rah boosters for the sports team will be attending the game and carrying large signs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of boosters
Which, for a brand, location, and program of boosters UCLA has, could have been the final piece in the Bruins becoming one of the top spending schools in college football.
—
Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In the same way there’s no conclusive data to say chemical sunscreen formulas are inherently more toxic than mineral ones, there’s no conclusive data to say SPF boosters are inherently safe or unsafe.
—Dani Hardman, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
But that's not what AI boosters keep talking about, and AI hype is inflicting real-world consequences.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Try our focaccia, spinach, pesto, gouda, and ham line-up first, or swap in alternative breads, cheeses, proteins, and flavor-boosters.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Mane Attractions Frizz fighters, volume boosters, curl definers—these haircare heroes do it all and leave your strands looking salon-level lush.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
SpaceX lands Falcon 9 boosters on offshore drone ships after most of its launches and only brings the rocket back to an onshore landing on missions carrying lighter payloads to orbit.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
If available in time for the event, Covid boosters will also be available.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
MnB2 is over 20% more energetic by weight and 150% more energetic by volume than the aluminum presently used in solid rocket boosters.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In the same way there’s no conclusive data to say chemical sunscreen formulas are inherently more toxic than mineral ones, there’s no conclusive data to say SPF boosters are inherently safe or unsafe.
—Dani Hardman, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
But that's not what AI boosters keep talking about, and AI hype is inflicting real-world consequences.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Try our focaccia, spinach, pesto, gouda, and ham line-up first, or swap in alternative breads, cheeses, proteins, and flavor-boosters.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Mane Attractions Frizz fighters, volume boosters, curl definers—these haircare heroes do it all and leave your strands looking salon-level lush.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
SpaceX lands Falcon 9 boosters on offshore drone ships after most of its launches and only brings the rocket back to an onshore landing on missions carrying lighter payloads to orbit.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
If available in time for the event, Covid boosters will also be available.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
MnB2 is over 20% more energetic by weight and 150% more energetic by volume than the aluminum presently used in solid rocket boosters.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosters
Noun
-
Even so, proponents of speed reading programs point to data showing that students’ reading speed improves while maintaining comprehension.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
-
In favor of semiannual On the other hand, proponents see benefits to less frequent reporting.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
How are Kirk’s supporters responding?—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
-
Back in 2001, a group of Enfield FC supporters realised which way the wind was blowing — and how far away their team was going — and formed a breakaway club.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski is among those to have recently discussed this approach, which advocates say will enhance allied security by preventing Russian munitions from approaching NATO borders.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
-
Legislative efforts, often spearheaded by 'English-only’ advocates, routinely failed in Congress.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Boosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosters. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share