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 Data center proponents generally argue that the facilities will provide jobs and sustain the American lead in the global AI race. — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026 Regalado, the Miami-Dade property appraiser, has been a vocal proponent of Amendment 3. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Some proponents of tighter regulation will accept incremental progress, while others push for more sweeping change. — Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 Peters rose to internet prominence as a proponent of looksmaxxing, a trend related to extreme measures to improve one’s physical appearance. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proponent

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Noun

Community leaders and advocates called for an end to gun violence, bullying and for Frimpong's killers to come forward.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Cannabis advocates generally support things like age restrictions and measures to keep the products away from children, but have pushed back against rules in Texas that effectively ban a wide variety of products for adult use.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of advocate

Noun

As visible support for the movement grows, so does the likelihood that members of government, as well as high-profile supporters outside the administration, will decide to not oppose the movement—or even decide to actively support it.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
Scores were detained and beaten by police and pro-government supporters during protests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of supporter

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One of the most distinguished exponents of Beowulf as live performance today is the American singer Benjamin Bagby, who’s made the lyre an indispensable part of his act.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Arrieta brings up names like Oliver Laxe, Los Javis and Alauda Ruiz De Azúa as exponents of this new wave.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

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