SUPPORTER Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

supporter

noun

sə-ˈpȯr-tər

Definition of supporter

as in proponent

a person who actively supports or favors a cause President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights

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as in ally

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support even the President's supporters acknowledge that some of the criticism is justified

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Recent Examples of supporter Critics, and even some supporters, said Soto-Martínez was making his move at the wrong time. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 The team’s supporters departed Pais MX late Friday evening thinking of the magic of 2014, when Colombia played all the way to the quarterfinals in Brazil. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 Both Israeli supporters, Jeffries and Clark, have benefited greatly from lavish campaign contributions from AIPAC — the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026 Former stalwart supporters, such as Tucker Carlson, are openly mocking the president. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for supporter

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Noun

Some proponents of the tax had criticized the bill as a compromise measure that leaves the difficult political decision of whether to enact a tax for the next governor and Legislature.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
In May, DeWine, an early proponent of the facilities, ordered a temporary freeze on the state's 100% sales tax break for data center developers.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of proponent

Noun

While advocates for court reporters say humans can still do the job better than machines, the fact that many hearings occur without any official transcript at all has drawn concern from top state officials.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Human rights advocates have also welcomed Jin’s release but cautioned that many members of Zion Church still remain behind bars.

— Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of advocate

Noun

Investigators have claimed Mangione was motivated by anger toward the health insurance industry, leading to numerous sympathizers who expressed their own disapproval for the health insurance industry in demonstrations and nearby court hearings after Mangione’s arrest.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Bryant’s book follows the lives of Robinson and Robeson, two high-profile African Americans whose lives were altered during the Cold War and its hunt for communist sympathizers.

— Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

Definition of sympathizer

Noun

Long ago, a train-riding and hitchhiking tour of several European countries took me to Belgium, where I was graciously taken in by the family of an American friend of mine.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Perfect for running errands, getting lunch with friends, and long-haul flights, these pants are your new summer wardrobe staple.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of friend

Noun

Jason Polanco left behind nearly all of his belongings when he and his colleagues, who were just starting their work day, were told to evacuate their Midtown Manhattan office building Tuesday.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Taking a massive bite outta Meta’s bottom line, state attorneys general like California’s Rob Bonta (hello David Ellison, see you soon) and his colleagues in Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey allege the Zuckerberg outfit actively misleads consumers.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Definition of colleague

Noun

Wilson was previously linked romantically to co-star Ciara Miller, who was Batula’s closest confidant on Summer House.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Continue reading … CIRCLE OF TRUST — Clinton confidant who called Maxwell his 'lover' grilled by Congress over Epstein ties.

— , FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

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