PERSUADERS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

persuaders

noun

plural of persuader

as in promoters

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Noun

The live-music ecosystem is largely controlled by a small number of powerful promoters, namely Live Nation and AEG.

— Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
This wasn’t an unusual sight for the South Pasadena concert hall from bookers and promoters Sid the Cat.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of promoters

Noun

Some proponents of tighter regulation will accept incremental progress, while others push for more sweeping change.

— Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
But proponents say including bird-friendly glass from the beginning can increase a large development’s total budget by less than 1%.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of proponents

Noun

As the counting of ballots continues, voting rights advocates are now looking ahead to any potential controversies over close races and the certification of results.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Teachers, coaches, small businesses, housing advocates and neighbors from across the city have said yes.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of advocates

Noun

One section of bleachers directly behind the lectern and in the eye of the cameras was filled with supporters who looked young enough to be Florida Gulf Coast undergrads.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
On Saturday, both are expected to take tens of thousands of supporters to the streets of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in their last effort before the runoff.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of supporters

Noun

On the subject of boosters, the internet said, the sooner the better.

— Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
An important mission … The launch is critical for ULA after its new flagship rocket suffered nozzle failures on its solid rocket boosters on two of its first four missions, most recently during a flight in February.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of boosters

Noun

And now the apostles of effective altruism, with their concern for protecting as many people as possible, are in Thiel’s sights.

— David Gibson, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
Despite the church’s efforts, male Catholic bishops whose identities have not been publicly revealed later ordained two of the women as bishops with the aim of preserving the line of succession from Jesus’ apostles to present-day bishops.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of apostles

Noun

The Dolphins — the youngest team in the league — appeared headed for a victory against the reigning AFC champions, a new feather in the cap for first-year head coach Jeff Hafley amid what has been a rather rough start to the 2026 season.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Athletic director Warde Manuel signed Boynton to a two-year contract to keep continuity on the coaching staff for the defending national champions.

— Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of champions

Noun

One of the most distinguished exponents of Beowulf as live performance today is the American singer Benjamin Bagby, who’s made the lyre an indispensable part of his act.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Arrieta brings up names like Oliver Laxe, Los Javis and Alauda Ruiz De Azúa as exponents of this new wave.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

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