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
The title is drawn from Parable of the Sower, where Butler’s protagonist Lauren Olamina forms a new faith amid societal collapse.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
One user even helped Roberts come up with the name of the book's protagonists, Paedyn.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the young protagonist, Wil Wheaton channeled his own abusive childhood into his role as the younger boy in a family grieving the loss of beloved elder son Denny (John Cusack).
—Sezin Devi Koehler September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In Nexus Battles, these companions stand beside players as the story uncovers the mysteries of the protagonist’s past.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
One user even helped Roberts come up with the name of the book's protagonists, Paedyn.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the young protagonist, Wil Wheaton channeled his own abusive childhood into his role as the younger boy in a family grieving the loss of beloved elder son Denny (John Cusack).
—Sezin Devi Koehler September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In Nexus Battles, these companions stand beside players as the story uncovers the mysteries of the protagonist’s past.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protagonist
Noun
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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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But proponents of the Sensitivity Era want to keep others from joining that conversation.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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Huffman, 61, has been an advocate of strong climate change and environmental protection policies since his state Assembly tenure from 2006 to 2012, and was a member of the Marin Municipal Water District for a dozen years before that.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The royal has been a longtime advocate of the benefits of spending time outdoors.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The president sought to show supporters that the achievements of his administration would be wiped out if Republican opponent Mitt Romney won the election.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 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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The single bit flip can increase the exponent value by 16.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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The two men became friends, or at least acquaintances, in the late 1980s and had a falling out in 2004.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Police began their investigation by focusing on Lauryn and Owen's classmates and friends, and when the investigation stalled, the FBI eventually traced the messages to someone nobody expected.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Protagonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protagonist. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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