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 Rather, proponents of this approach say that there is a useful-enough approximation of understanding in latent space. — ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 Its proponents championed a masculine vision of faith that emphasized physical discipline, character-building and experiencing the rugged outdoors. — Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026 Their proponents argued that taking action on immigration was popular in the state, though all but one of their bills failed. — Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026 The wife of executive Scott Bryant and a devoted soccer mom to Bianca and Travis, Kim didn’t allow TVs in her house and was a strong proponent of an organic lifestyle—for good reason. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for proponent

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Noun

The move quickly set off a firestorm, with immigration rights advocates accusing DOJ of trying to malign a dead man.

— Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Nik Hunder is a policy analyst, researcher and safe transportation advocate based in Chicago.

— Nik Hunder, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of advocate

Noun

Club legends Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Phil Thompson and Tash Dowie will be on the trip to attend various meet-and-greet events with sponsors and supporters.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Party leaders, Wangchuk’s wife and supporters accuse authorities of ‘abducting’ him to stifle a growing protest movement, as police flood main protest with barricades and paramilitary forces.

— Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of supporter

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
Often categorized along with Bellow and Bernard Malamud as exponents of a particularly Jewish-American sensibility, all three were additionally masters of the American voice.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 June 2026

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