1
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
an articulate expounder of the liberal position on the issue
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2
as in exponent
one who brings an art or science to full realization
one of the early expounders of abstract expressionism
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expounder
Noun
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Instead of just relying on the network’s standard correspondents, the network’s broadcast seemed to lean equally on Free Press favorites and proponents for Iran strikes.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026 -
In practice, the loans function much like a tax – repayments are collected through the tax system – and proponents argue that presenting them with a future tax obligation is less stressful than being saddled with a large debt.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
1 Mar. 2026
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This is an unusual position for an exponent of the public sphere and communicative rationality to take.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The development of her own particular free indirect discourse form of writing culminated in her position as an early exponent of the Modernist short story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Dec. 2025
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His Health Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, an advocate of healthy eating, has repeatedly expressed his dismay at his boss’s diet.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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New Social Security shortfall dates alarm retirement advocates Retirement advocates sounded alarm at the findings.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Thorne has a strong reputation among many practitioners for their gold-standard third-party testing process, commitment to good manufacturing processes, and high-quality ingredients.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Winners include independent artists and practitioners Ceci Tejeda, Amal Azzam, Leah Cashaw, Nalani Moesch and Anja Notanja; and organizations such as TBEY Arts Center, Iwigara Holistic Hub and Green Baked Goods.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Just about everyone agreed that regardless of the winner, supporters of both candidates should throw their support behind the winning candidate.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Over time, the remark evolved into a slogan that became shorthand for the Rangers’ reputation for lone, forceful law enforcement — a legacy that supporters celebrate and critics say oversimplifies a more complicated history.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by the pastors there and his experience serving as an interpreter for Trinity and elsewhere in the community, Reh felt drawn to ministry and began pursuing theological education at Concordia University after graduating from high school in 2015.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Media’s interpreter operations manager.—
Abbey White,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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The New Testament canon usually includes 27 books, including the four gospels that describe Jesus’ life – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – and Acts, which describes the works of the apostles who continued Jesus’ ministry after his death.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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This is the final day of Lent for Christians and focuses on the remembrance of both the foot washing and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the apostles.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Expounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expounder. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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