as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
Milton Friedman is usually cited as the leading American protagonist of monetarism
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Recent Examples of protagonist
After writing The Witch Elm (2018)—a stand-alone novel that features a protagonist who takes on the roles of victim, witness, suspect, and even detective—French continued to experiment with her stories.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Its protagonist is Lucie, a not terribly gifted witch, who passes on her familial powers to her own daughters, Maud and Lise.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
The 1988 romantic comedy Crossing Delancey featured pickles prominently, as the protagonist wrestles with her Jewish heritage and her feelings for a charming pickle vendor, highlighting how pickles can serve as both a cultural touchstone and a source of humor.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Perhaps most intriguing, however, is the protagonists' visit to the Gateway Galaxy, rendered in this movie as a Grand Central Station-esque hub outfitted with a series of criss-crossing tubes where visitors can find transportation to any corner of this ever-expanding universe.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Its protagonist is Lucie, a not terribly gifted witch, who passes on her familial powers to her own daughters, Maud and Lise.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
The 1988 romantic comedy Crossing Delancey featured pickles prominently, as the protagonist wrestles with her Jewish heritage and her feelings for a charming pickle vendor, highlighting how pickles can serve as both a cultural touchstone and a source of humor.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Perhaps most intriguing, however, is the protagonists' visit to the Gateway Galaxy, rendered in this movie as a Grand Central Station-esque hub outfitted with a series of criss-crossing tubes where visitors can find transportation to any corner of this ever-expanding universe.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protagonist
Noun
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Known in research circles as authoritarian parenting, this style certainly has its proponents.—
Kelley King Heyworth,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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But for Project Plowshare’s biggest proponents, atomic excavation remained a worthwhile goal.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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As the work stoppage dragged on, bar advocates and state legislators continued to point fingers at one another.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Health advocates and community leaders came together to create the group in response the county experiencing a nearly $50 million decrease in funding for services and its health workforce.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Both Turkish fans described a warm welcome from Kosovo supporters in the capital city.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Our financial supporters are not involved in any decisions about our journalism.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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The young girl is reading at a 12th-grade level and mastering math concepts such as fractions, decimals and even exponents.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Among the most powerful exponents of this view are billionaires Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen; both venture capitalists have their own investments in the nuclear energy sector and are influential Trump supporters.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Adventure finds you through familiar friends.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The new summer blockbuster will follow Supergirl's three-day mission to obtain a cure for her superdog and friend, Krypto, who is poisoned by villainous alien Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Protagonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protagonist. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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