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
However, proponents of the bill say the veto will result in more exposure to toxic chemicals.
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Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
My grandmas are big proponents of a few spritzes, but caution against too many.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
But whereas the early proponents of the technology promised riches unseen, Nina’s focus has remained steadfast on the music itself.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
With Newsom’s signature now on AB 1340, drivers can collectively bargain and unionize, including negotiating contracts, which would set industry-wide standards, according to proponents like bill sponsors Assemblymembers Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, and Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Back in 2017, Lorde announced—and swiftly canceled—a concert in Tel Aviv, after proponents of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, including the authors of an article in New Zealand publication The Spinoff, criticized her decision to play in Israel.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2025
Eide and other proponents of expanding hospitalization believe the administration could do even more.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Overturning the measure would represent a significant loss for the law's proponents, such as former Arizona Attorney General and Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard, who spent years advocating for it.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
As a result, some of AGI’s biggest proponents have started tempering their enthusiasm.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
My grandmas are big proponents of a few spritzes, but caution against too many.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
But whereas the early proponents of the technology promised riches unseen, Nina’s focus has remained steadfast on the music itself.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
With Newsom’s signature now on AB 1340, drivers can collectively bargain and unionize, including negotiating contracts, which would set industry-wide standards, according to proponents like bill sponsors Assemblymembers Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, and Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Back in 2017, Lorde announced—and swiftly canceled—a concert in Tel Aviv, after proponents of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, including the authors of an article in New Zealand publication The Spinoff, criticized her decision to play in Israel.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2025
Eide and other proponents of expanding hospitalization believe the administration could do even more.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Overturning the measure would represent a significant loss for the law's proponents, such as former Arizona Attorney General and Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard, who spent years advocating for it.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
As a result, some of AGI’s biggest proponents have started tempering their enthusiasm.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponents
Noun
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Calls for the United States to return astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade have been increasingly loud and frequent, emanating from bipartisan lawmakers and science advocates alike.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Though some might be confused by insurance companies sending letters urging consumers to get screened, some advocates say any awareness about colon cancer screening is welcome.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Miami philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell, who have given millions to different organizations across South Florida, are longtime supporters of the Foundation and are members of the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving group.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The supporters deserved an assist.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Proponents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proponents. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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