as in proponents
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 protagonists
Whitehead was also struck by Barer’s seriousness about her work as an agent—commitment to one’s calling being the signature quality of his protagonists.
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
In the past, nWave films tended to be all about snappy dialogs and babbling protagonists.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 21 June 2026
That helps steer the show out of the realm of melodrama, and keeps viewers focused on the heroic protagonists doing their jobs.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
The cover features protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval in a classic collage style, set against a Vice City backdrop, hinting at their criminal couple story in Leonida.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The Sopranos is frequently credited for kicking off the Golden Age of television and the prestige TV boom, which inspired countless dramas centered on deeply flawed male protagonists — a trend that continues to this day.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Despite a growing number of games placing women at the center of their stories, Black female protagonists remain a rarity in the industry.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
One of the protagonists of Portugal’s Nations League triumph was Diogo Jota, who passed away alongside his brother in a tragic car accident last year.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Olivier was venerated as a Shakespearean actor, playing many iconic protagonists in London including Hamlet, Henry V, Macbeth and, controversially, Othello.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
In the past, nWave films tended to be all about snappy dialogs and babbling protagonists.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 21 June 2026
That helps steer the show out of the realm of melodrama, and keeps viewers focused on the heroic protagonists doing their jobs.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
The cover features protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval in a classic collage style, set against a Vice City backdrop, hinting at their criminal couple story in Leonida.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The Sopranos is frequently credited for kicking off the Golden Age of television and the prestige TV boom, which inspired countless dramas centered on deeply flawed male protagonists — a trend that continues to this day.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Despite a growing number of games placing women at the center of their stories, Black female protagonists remain a rarity in the industry.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
One of the protagonists of Portugal’s Nations League triumph was Diogo Jota, who passed away alongside his brother in a tragic car accident last year.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Olivier was venerated as a Shakespearean actor, playing many iconic protagonists in London including Hamlet, Henry V, Macbeth and, controversially, Othello.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protagonists
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Many proponents believe that access to affordable models will act as a leveler, allowing smaller enterprises to innovate, test, and gain insights in ways previously that were previously much more challenging.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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David DaCosta, of the 18-acre Ace*Mission Studios, is among those pushing for what’s known as a Business Improvement District, or BID, in the area that proponents refer to as the Boyle Heights Industrial Flats, which runs adjacent to the river.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The final whistle may have ended the match, but the celebration was just getting started for England supporters in North Texas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The pending bill’s supporters say its changes are designed to address cases like that of Gilberto Guttierrez, a Los Angeles County man who has been accused of attacking his wife four times over the last 12 years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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While Lander has been skeptical of the cryptocurrency industry, Goldman has been supported by crypto advocates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Tania Galloni, an attorney with Earthjustice, said advocates have received mixed signals from state officials regarding the future of the facility.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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This movement, known as critical legal studies, was associated with the political left, and its exponents, known as crits, loved to disparage liberal theorists’ devotion to the Constitution as naïve and counterproductive.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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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
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Joshua’s contract also states White and Zuffa Boxing cannot be named promoters of the Fury bout, despite Al-Sheikh owning 60 per cent of the company.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The Buffaloes are, as promised by promoters, a power conference foe for the Aztecs in the inaugural game honoring San Diego native Bill Walton, who passed away in May 2024.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Protagonists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protagonists. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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