PALADINS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

paladins

noun

plural of paladin

as in proponents

a person who actively supports or favors a cause an idealistic paladin seeking better treatment for the homeless

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Recent Examples of paladins But newer players also love their tiefling warlocks and dragonborn paladins. — Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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Noun

But Zuckerberg might know something the measure’s proponents do not — or won’t admit.

— Jared Walczak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026
The bill’s legislative proponents argue the measure is a win for taxpayers, citing reductions in the cost of homeownership while maintaining funding for schools and other essential services.

— Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of proponents

Noun

Canada were the biggest advocates, with 27 box-throws attempted.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Given the sensitivity of the case, and how its outcome will likely impact Francis’ legacy, any news about the Rupnik trial has been closely followed by victims and their advocates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of advocates

Noun

Verma noted that these centered around policy or ideological disagreements, which allowed the government to rally its supporters with counter-narratives.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Before the ceremony, nominees, performers, presenters and supporters gathered near the Black Carpet.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of supporters

Noun

His mind didn’t go blank; rather, all the what-ifs multiplied like exponents, crowding his thoughts and rendering him unable to envision anything else.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Of course, Huang wasn’t talking to just anyone, but one of the chief exponents of the wealth tax, nationwide and in California.

— Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026

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