Synonyms of supporters

supporters

noun

plural of supporter

1

as in proponents

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proponents
• advocates
• advocators
• exponents
• promoters
• friends
• boosters
• protagonists
• apostles
• champions
• backers
• adherents
• loyalists
• true believers
• paladins
• white knights
• high priests
• expounders
• hierophants
• heralds
• tub-thumpers
• espousers
• stalwarts
• followers
• disciples
• gospelers
• interpreters
• partisans
• cheerleaders
• cohorts
• fellow travelers
• encouragers
• applauders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opponents
• adversaries
• enemies
• antagonists
• foes
• critics
• rivals
• faultfinders
• belittlers

2

as in allies

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support

even the President's supporters acknowledge that some of the criticism is justified

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allies
• sympathizers
• colleagues
• friends
• associates
• confederates
• backers
• assistants
• fellow travelers
• abettors
• confidants
• partners
• bedfellows
• collaborators
• buddies
• accomplices
• helpers
• well-wishers
• fellows
• comrades
• accessories
• companions
• pals
• cohorts
• collaborationists
• empathizers
• chums
• cronies
• adjuncts
• coadjutors
• coalitionists
• intimates
• familiars
• mates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detractors
• enemies
• opponents
• foes
• adversaries
• belittlers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supporters

Despite the optimism and current momentum from supporters, plenty of things could still go sideways. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

The organizing documents go beyond encouraging supporters to attend demonstrations. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Trump supporters have long argued that these programs undercut American workers by incentivizing employers to hire from abroad. — Marshall Ritzel,gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

But even that sentiment puts him at odds with Scott, one of his most loyal supporters who, for eight years, held the job that Donalds seeks. — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

So much free food that organizers eventually had to ask supporters across the country to stop sending it. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Instead, Khamenei’s death brought out the Islamic Republic’s ardent supporters. — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

Union members and their supporters were dressed colorfully, clad in red or green, and their march through the Brussels city center passed off peacefully. — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

The measure has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters arguing that early intervention could reduce per-student costs over time and opponents saying property owners already face rising costs and the district should use existing resources. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026