EXCITER Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

exciter

noun

ik-ˈsī-tər

Definition of exciter

as in promoter

a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent many of the exciters of the so-called "tax revolt" were actually campaign workers for one of the gubernatorial candidates

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Recent Examples of exciter Up to 42 speakers include exciters in the concept-y seats, with Dolby Atmos capabilities and another seven projectors intended to create a fully immersive environment. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025

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Noun

At the time, there was no real professional scene for female fighters, with the major promoters not seeing any commercial value in it.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The moving event was organized by PR industry powerhouses Helen Shelton and Angelo Ellerbee along with event promoter Roz Nixon.

— Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of promoter

Noun

Rheinmetall Laser Weapon System Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany have developed a naval laser demonstrator intended to defeat drones and other small, rapidly moving targets.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
This will be followed by the A2 demonstrator that will upgrade performance and include actual weapons by 2030.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of demonstrator

Noun

Beniers is a big proponent of the player empowerment trend and believes players are well within their rights to turn down a trade or contract.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
In order to secure the large number of signatures, proponents of initiatives typically hire petition management companies, according to the indictment.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of proponent

Noun

So there is such a powerful underline of her character, this sort of fierce rebel constantly wanting to find out the truth, constantly aware of her surroundings, aware of everything.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
Alongside Garfield’s Ploughman is Cosmo Jarvis as the true historical figure Wat Tyler, Jamie Bell as clergyman John Ball and Thomasin McKenzie as fellow rebel Alyce.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of rebel

Noun

Footage circulating on social media appears to show a confrontation unfolding on the sidelines in the 73rd minute when Bielik was attempting to retrieve a ball that was thrown back into play by a young Portsmouth supporter.

— Sam Joseph, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Clancy’s supporters were divided, some holding out hope the Commonwealth’s highest court would intervene and others coming to accept what would end up being the inescapable conclusion.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of supporter

Noun

Linnetz relishes in his identity as a provocateur, a detail about him which has, in fact, produced more viral moments in five years than most people have in their entire career as a designer.

— Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
As social media evolved, Kiffin innovated, without regret, as the sport’s biggest poster and provocateur.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of provocateur

Noun

Dylan Kupsh, 27, emerged as a vocal UCLA protester and an outlier in the campus movement.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Pretti was using his phone to record immigration agents when officers violently shoved a protester towards him, video showed.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

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