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
Kaine, a longtime proponent of Congress' powers to declare war, filed the resolution late Thursday, a move that will force the Senate to take up the legislation after a 10-day waiting period.
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Claudia Grisales, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Adelman is also a proponent of preserving Murray from the exhausting long-term effects of backcourt pressure by having someone else bring it up.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Elle Fanning is another proponent of the look, having stepped out in brown suede moccasins from Prada last year.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2025
However, proponents of the bill say the veto will result in more exposure to toxic chemicals.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
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Claudia Grisales, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Adelman is also a proponent of preserving Murray from the exhausting long-term effects of backcourt pressure by having someone else bring it up.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Elle Fanning is another proponent of the look, having stepped out in brown suede moccasins from Prada last year.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2025
However, proponents of the bill say the veto will result in more exposure to toxic chemicals.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponent
Noun
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Juarez, who was never charged by the feds, has long been a fierce advocate for Chretien’s company.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Today, scientists, influencers, advocates and politicians are publicly condemning ultraprocessed foods.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many of the president’s supporters have backed his moves to combat drug trade in the region, however, some Republicans, including Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, as well as many Democrats, have expressed concern over the president’s unilateral decisions.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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America’s farmers are among the president’s most dependable supporters.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The prime exponents are Brentford, with whom Gronnemark has worked on a consultancy basis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 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 24 Oct. 2025.
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