as in advocates
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 proponents
The hope among proponents is that a successful demonstration, combined with falling launch costs and improved autonomy, will unlock later economies of scale.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
At the international box office, One Battle After Another is expected to play like a Tarantino title, which means that France should be one of the biggest proponents.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Television viewers would not see this footage until 1975, when a late-night show hosted by Geraldo Rivera showed a grainy, bootlegged copy narrated by a couple of conspiracy proponents.
—Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Hegseth's decision was quickly and sharply derided by members of the media and proponents of a free press, who noted that pre-approval of reportable material would limit the ability of reporters to provide vital news to the public about America's military.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
This shift has caused alarm among proponents of a two-state solution.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Most of the scholars Wiese discusses were rabbis, whether more traditional ones or proponents of radical reform, and this reflects the degree to which secular Jewish Studies, housed in nonsectarian universities, took longer to develop.
—Josh Lambert, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
But proponents of the measure argued that there are risks associated with the vaccine.
—Dave Wessner, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Even so, proponents of speed reading programs point to data showing that students’ reading speed improves while maintaining comprehension.
—Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
At the international box office, One Battle After Another is expected to play like a Tarantino title, which means that France should be one of the biggest proponents.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Television viewers would not see this footage until 1975, when a late-night show hosted by Geraldo Rivera showed a grainy, bootlegged copy narrated by a couple of conspiracy proponents.
—Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Hegseth's decision was quickly and sharply derided by members of the media and proponents of a free press, who noted that pre-approval of reportable material would limit the ability of reporters to provide vital news to the public about America's military.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
This shift has caused alarm among proponents of a two-state solution.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Most of the scholars Wiese discusses were rabbis, whether more traditional ones or proponents of radical reform, and this reflects the degree to which secular Jewish Studies, housed in nonsectarian universities, took longer to develop.
—Josh Lambert, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
But proponents of the measure argued that there are risks associated with the vaccine.
—Dave Wessner, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Even so, proponents of speed reading programs point to data showing that students’ reading speed improves while maintaining comprehension.
—Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponents
Noun
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Equity advocates warn that the expansion of microschools, especially those reliant on tuition or vouchers, could drain resources and diversity students from neighborhood public schools.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Legal experts and media advocates say the new policy appears to mark an unprecedented attack on press freedom, pointing to a provision that restricts the release of even unclassified information.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
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The 19-year-old midfielder was the subject of negative comments from a minority of supporters following his performance during the Tyneside club’s 0-0 draw at Bournemouth last Sunday.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Oregon defensive back Dylan Thieneman pulled in a game-sealing interception in overtime, ensuring Kirk's favorite team won in front of thousands of supporters wearing his signature shirt.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Proponents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proponents. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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