persuader

noun

Definition of persuadernext
1
as in proponent

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as in inducer

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Recent Examples of persuader Foster has always been an innovator, a persuader and a networker. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025 But Democrats believe their messaging on health care access will be the real persuader next year. — Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 8 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuader
  1. proponent
  2. inducer
  3. promoter
  4. advocate
  5. booster
  6. apostle
  7. reformist
  8. supporter
Noun
  • 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
  • Those lawmakers pressed legislative leaders to revisit that exemption this year, and SB-954 is the resulting compromise, its proponents say.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of proponent
Noun
  • Jeff Hoffman has been both a carrying force and anxiety inducer at times this year.
    — The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • To commit the killings, the doctor allegedly administered an anesthetic inducer and a muscle relaxant to his patients without their knowledge or consent, according to prosecutors.
    — Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of inducer
Noun
  • The order is the latest in a long-running SEBI probe into Zee’s promoters.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Lollapalooza’s promoter, C3 Presents, is now on the hook for the cleanup, including what could be a costly restoration of Grant Park’s grass, which had disappeared under the crowds by the festival’s third day.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of promoter
Noun
  • Patient safety advocates criticize the decision, noting these unapproved compounds, like BPC-157, lack robust human clinical trials and pose risks, including potential cancer links.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Consumer advocates say state student loans are more akin to private student loans, and should be approached with caution.
    — Annie Nova, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocate
Noun
  • New York Yankees president Randy Levine and Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell have been helping lead the charge from the committee's standpoint.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • ArianeGroup has completed a wet dress rehearsal of the Themis reusable booster demonstrator at the Esrange Space Centre in Sweden, European Spaceflight reports.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of booster
Noun
  • In his first letter to the Corinthians in the New Testament, the apostle Paul describes bringing together members of the early Christian community across economic divides to share everything in common.
    — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
  • Camino de Santiago blends history, spirituality and scenery on the route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of the apostle Saint James.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of apostle
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  • The move followed the ousting in a wider government reshuffle last week of tech-savvy reformist Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which brought out into the open the deep divisions in the Ukrainian defense leadership.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • Pezeshkian, a reformist within Iran’s theocracy, is the highest-ranking official within Iran to reference the release of the funds held by Qatar.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of reformist
Noun
  • Freezing dormant coins, supporters argue, beats letting a future quantum thief drain them and dump them on the market.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • After spending last summer in the heat of Hong Kong and South Korea, where the Tottenham supporter base is large and fervent, opting for Australia and New Zealand offered a welcome change of pace.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of supporter

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“Persuader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuader. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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