as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
Milton Friedman is usually cited as the leading American protagonist of monetarism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of protagonists
Sam plays more of a secondary role than those dual protagonists, but his character arc is still compelling.
—
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Season 3 transports us five years after the events of the second season, to a new stage in our protagonists’ lives.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Those kinds of protagonists don’t deserve a movie.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Besotted Rob’s surprise plan was to propose to Bethany in Paris — as revealed to us in omnipotent voice-over (by Jacek Zubiel) that fills in the feelings and backstories of our protagonists.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The latter faces more corruption up front, but both protagonists deal with their fair share of misfortune, growing up all too fast as a result.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
The stories in this collection, whose protagonists are women and girls of Hawaiian and Japanese ancestry, are both otherworldly and rooted in the bodily experiences of its characters.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Ospina gives us access to the actions of these non-human protagonists—inviting us to reflect on their subjective experience and to feel the urgency and promise of their journeys.
—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
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Season 3 transports us five years after the events of the second season, to a new stage in our protagonists’ lives.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Those kinds of protagonists don’t deserve a movie.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Besotted Rob’s surprise plan was to propose to Bethany in Paris — as revealed to us in omnipotent voice-over (by Jacek Zubiel) that fills in the feelings and backstories of our protagonists.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The latter faces more corruption up front, but both protagonists deal with their fair share of misfortune, growing up all too fast as a result.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
The stories in this collection, whose protagonists are women and girls of Hawaiian and Japanese ancestry, are both otherworldly and rooted in the bodily experiences of its characters.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Ospina gives us access to the actions of these non-human protagonists—inviting us to reflect on their subjective experience and to feel the urgency and promise of their journeys.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protagonists
Noun
-
But proponents see the redistricting push in Virginia as a necessary reaction after Republicans launched similar actions in states like Texas, North Carolina and Missouri.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
-
While the proponents of this plan promise lower rates and more local control, the reality is far more dangerous.—
Chris Cate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
My uncle deserves this, my cousin earned this and his loyal supporters are owed this.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Hundreds of his supporters demonstrated Thursday near Germany’s parliament building, according to German news agency dpa.—
Markus Schreiber,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
In Iowa, anti-hunger advocates recently sought to highlight how some cold sandwiches and granola bars may not qualify.—
Rachel Roubein,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
-
Even relatively small debts — which often include interest — can place substantial burdens on families struggling to keep up with their bills, especially while dealing with a serious illness, patient advocates say.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Of course, Huang wasn’t talking to just anyone, but one of the chief exponents of the wealth tax, nationwide and in California.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Algebraic geometry is the study of shapes defined by polynomial equations like x3 + 2x2y + xz = 5, which involve a sum of variables raised to whole-number exponents.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Indeed, the World Bank was one of the main promoters of this argument.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
-
After the first few dates, promoters were rethinking the billing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Protagonists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protagonists. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
