PROPONENT Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

proponent

noun

prə-ˈpō-nənt

Definition of proponent

as in advocate

a person who actively supports or favors a cause a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars

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Recent Examples of proponent Cooper has been a strong proponent of measures to limit climate change in the past, but has not vocally supported the Green New Deal. — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026 The rift between these tribes was on full display last month as the main opponent of the constitutional question claimed election malfeasance by proponents of A-83. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 But proponents of Propositions 134 and 135 say some of Colorado's laws go too far. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 That’s the argument that Flock makes, and that proponents of this technology make. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proponent

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Noun

However, some safety advocates and Senator Maria Cantwell want a stronger federal review process.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The city’s independent ratepayer advocate, Timothy O’Connor, agreed that high temperatures were a big driver of the skyrocketing bills, with more people moving into Tier 2 and Tier 3.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of advocate

Noun

Even some supporters of capital punishment, including a number of Republican lawmakers, seemed repelled by the prospect.

— Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
The bottom line of Milton Friedman and other supporters of neoliberalism was that there has to be effective competition, there has to be open entry.

— John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of supporter

Noun

Astaire is the world's foremost exponent of that particular variety of heart throb!

— David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Grupo Duelo, one of the most prominent exponents of norteño tejano music, will be part of the Billboard Latin Music Week 2026, representing traditional regional Mexican music.

— Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

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