1
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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2
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
Trump has granted clemency to a number of people since he was sworn in for his second term, including some of his own supporters who had been convicted or charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
In a rare moment of discord among Trump's supporters, many Republicans have pushed for more transparency around the files.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican and steadfast supporter of President Donald Trump, has publicly criticized her party over its treatment of women and has said the GOP is out of step with the priorities of the Make American Great Again (MAGA) movement.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Spencer has been a vocal supporter of Meghan, particularly during turbulent moments in the spotlight.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
In a rare moment of discord among Trump's supporters, many Republicans have pushed for more transparency around the files.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican and steadfast supporter of President Donald Trump, has publicly criticized her party over its treatment of women and has said the GOP is out of step with the priorities of the Make American Great Again (MAGA) movement.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Spencer has been a vocal supporter of Meghan, particularly during turbulent moments in the spotlight.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporter
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Unfortunately for proponents of AB 699, Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a similar proposal six years ago.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Volz has been a major proponent of continuing to rely mainly on NOAA operated satellites, while entering into data purchase agreements with private companies as well.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Collins has long been a close ally of DeSantis and was elected to the Senate in large part due to DeSantis’ endorsement.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Worse still, users of all class designations are choosing to instantly end their lives when downed, rather than wait for the ticker to run out while a nearby ally races in to save them.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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Our agency protocol prioritizes swiftly engaging with both positive sentiment to cultivate brand advocates and negative feedback for prompt, effective reputation management.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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So the matter went back to the City Council Planning and Development Committee in May and was recommended for approval, despite facing some opposition from residents and advocates.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump has criticized Fed chairman Jerome Powell and his colleagues for not moving more aggressively to cut interest rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Critical Role isn’t afraid to throw in guest stars at the table to add a little spice, with personal friends and colleagues dropping in for short or prolonged stints stretching back to Campaign 1.—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the photos, Thompson is seen playing baseball alongside his family and friends — and in one photo, poses in the dugout with his arm around Megan, 30.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And with all due respect to all of my friends who make TV, there is no reason these shows can’t be on every year.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s inner circle, including incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, close confidant Stephen Miller, and Vance, were among those who floated breaking up this sweeping legislative agenda into two or three separate bills, according to three people present.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carone, Adams’ longtime political confidant who now chairs his reelection campaign, founded Financial Vision in 2018 with his ex-law partner, Howard Fensterman, and others, business records show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
31 July 2025
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Currently, consumers interact with banks through chatbots and virtual assistants, asking questions, making payments, and disputing transactions.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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How’s Nick Rolovich fitting in as Cal’s senior offensive assistant?—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporter. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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