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
His mother Miuccia Prada, also understood to have been one of the main proponents of buying Versace, will not be involved in that brand’s creative process, Guerra has said.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
In this case, the girl in question is former Riverdale football proponent KJ Apa.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The technique, today called the Fourier transform, allowed the mathematician — previously an ardent proponent of the French revolution — to spur a mathematical revolution as well.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Biden had selected Colorado Springs in 2023 as the permanent home for Space Command, a location proponents had said was best for military readiness.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
In this case, the girl in question is former Riverdale football proponent KJ Apa.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The technique, today called the Fourier transform, allowed the mathematician — previously an ardent proponent of the French revolution — to spur a mathematical revolution as well.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Biden had selected Colorado Springs in 2023 as the permanent home for Space Command, a location proponents had said was best for military readiness.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponent
Noun
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This consultative approach can turn potential customers into long-term advocates, proving your commitment to their success over your own sale.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An advocate for free speech and limited government, Kirk also used his sizable platform to spread falsehoods and conspiracy theories about topics including climate change, vaccines, transgender people and demographic change.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Participants are currently gathering pledges from friends and supporters.—
Nate Heinold,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fields had plenty of supporters in the locker room and even on the staff.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Bell is none other than Stephanie Kelton, now an exponent of Modern Monetary Theory.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As one careful exponent of technical legal craft addressing another, Burroughs hit the mark.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Proponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proponent. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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