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
Brazilian fans make Charlotte feel like home Fluminense supporters made their presence felt from the opening whistle.
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Shane Connuck
june 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Mamdani is only going to add more supporters as the campaign goes on.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
With many candidates vehemently opposed to Cuomo, their supporters' next-round votes can help Mamdani, who is endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive star.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2025
That announcement came amid growing concerns from some of the president's most vocal supporters, including former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former Trump senior adviser Steve Bannon.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 20 June 2025
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Shane Connuck
june 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Mamdani is only going to add more supporters as the campaign goes on.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
With many candidates vehemently opposed to Cuomo, their supporters' next-round votes can help Mamdani, who is endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive star.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2025
That announcement came amid growing concerns from some of the president's most vocal supporters, including former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former Trump senior adviser Steve Bannon.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporter
Noun
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The legendary rapper was quickly cremated, which his mother was a proponent of, but Knight stated that Pac had different plans for his funeral.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Much like Gen Z, who are proponents of manifesting success, King agrees that there’s power in thinking positively.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The union and its allies have suggested that the rate should be closer to 20%.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Trump said his thinking on NATO changed at the summit At the summit, NATO allies agreed to commit 5% of their GDP to defense spending by 2035, up from 2%.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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In practice, however, advocates, activists and health experts say women encounter significant barriers to ending a pregnancy even under the limited conditions provided for by the law.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Early childhood education advocates say the most notable legislation that came forward this session is the $100 million earmarked within the state budget for child care scholarships, also known as subsidies.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
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While a council vote is not expected before December, Lee and his colleagues said in a June 10 budget memo that preliminary discussions have taken place with the Development Services Department, Mayor Todd Gloria and outdoor advertising companies.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Curiosity can frame the system as a colleague rather than a cognitive crutch.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Member's Mark Chicken Jerky Recipe Dog Treats Don’t forget your four-legged friends at Sam’s Club.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Mahmoud Khalil greeted friends and spoke briefly to reporters at New Jersey’s Newark International Airport a day after leaving a federal immigration facility in Louisiana.—
Holly Ramer,
Twin Cities,
22 June 2025
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He is attended and aided by his faithful manservant, Graham, and sometimes assisted by another confidant, Dr. Thomas McConnell.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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Musk campaigned with Trump shortly after his first assassination attempt and quickly became one of his closest confidants.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
6 June 2025
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Former Arsenal, Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole, Carsley’s assistant, made similar shouts and was hands-on throughout.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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My parents, players, assistant coaches, family and friends.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporter. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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