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
If Marilyn Monroe’s signature stuffing recipe is any indication, the Hollywood star was a proponent of the exact opposite.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Donald’s is a strong proponent of directing public dollars toward private schools and supports expanding laws that help facilitate establishing charter schools, which are often operated by for-profit management companies.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Lori Harvey is a longtime proponent of the humble black flip-flop, and on Tuesday afternoon, for a Pilates class and post-workout lunch, the model opted for a unique take on the silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
And although the state Legislature has allocated funds for water assistance in the past, proponents for the new package say creating a long-term, permanent fund will provide Michigan households and communities with a sustainable way to ensure the tap stays on and water bills are paid.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Donald’s is a strong proponent of directing public dollars toward private schools and supports expanding laws that help facilitate establishing charter schools, which are often operated by for-profit management companies.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Lori Harvey is a longtime proponent of the humble black flip-flop, and on Tuesday afternoon, for a Pilates class and post-workout lunch, the model opted for a unique take on the silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
And although the state Legislature has allocated funds for water assistance in the past, proponents for the new package say creating a long-term, permanent fund will provide Michigan households and communities with a sustainable way to ensure the tap stays on and water bills are paid.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponent
Noun
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But advocates argue the AI has to be compared to the alternative.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Public health advocates are also pushing to expand the scope of practice for dental therapists, mid-level providers who can perform fillings and extractions under supervision.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Favorability Ratings Reveal Polarized Electorate All three candidates face underwater favorability ratings, though Mamdani’s supporters remain the most energized.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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At last weekend’s general assembly of Barcelona club members, Laporta tried to thread a delicate path when defending the plan to play a domestic game over 4,500 miles away, knowing that Tebas is not exactly popular with his team’s supporters.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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After years of a 4-4-2 being the prevailing setup across Europe in the 1990s, former Manchester City assistant manager Juanma Lillo was an early exponent of the 4-2-3-1 system in the early 2000s during his time in Spain.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Young Thug is the purest exponent of mainstream rap’s melodic rap era.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Proponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proponent. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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