PERSUADERS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

persuaders

noun

plural of persuader

as in promoters

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Noun

Four decades after buying his first ring, Goodall remains the man trusted by boxing’s biggest promoters and biggest stars.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Plaintiffs alleged that the event promoters were negligent in failing to secure required permits, not providing adequate security or crowd control and misrepresenting the event as safe for families, according to the statement.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of promoters

Noun

Trump’s proponents may argue these definitions are ageing, and precedents have been set in recent years that leave the battlefield a wholly more callous place.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Among Miami’s billionaires, Griffin has become one of the city’s most vocal proponents.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 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

Video from Reuters shows Houthi supporters in Yemen gathering in the capital Sanaa on Monday night praising the naval blockade.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Each was cast as the antagonist in the game that saw England’s exit, prompting invective from rival supporters on their return and a siege mentality in Manchester.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of supporters

Noun

For nearly a decade, SpaceX stood alone in its ability to recover rocket boosters after a launch and reuse them on subsequent missions.

— Denise Chow, NBC news, 18 July 2026
SpaceX officials hope to achieve that goal on Flight 13, paving the way for the return of future reusable Super Heavy boosters to the launch site.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of boosters

Noun

The ritual confers the Holy Spirit from one bishop to another and recalls Christ’s gesture to his apostles.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Seven Mountains has brought the language of spiritual warfare and demon-fighting into the mainstream of evangelicalism, through a network of pastors who view themselves as prophets and apostles engaged in a battle against evil secular forces.

— Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Definition of apostles

Noun

Additionally, the fight over yield has galvanized more GOP champions on the side of big banks, and law enforcement groups are pushing back on developer protections.

— Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Should unseeded Wrexham upset the odds to win both games, a semi-final against Danish champions Koge would be next up in another mini-tournament featuring Gintra of Lithuania and Scotland’s Hearts.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of champions

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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