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supporter
noun
sup·port·er
sə-ˈpȯr-tər 
b
: one of two figures (as of men or animals) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it
c
Synonyms
Examples of supporter in a Sentence
a supporter of the Independent party
President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights.
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This transparency encourages donors to feel more connected and increases the likelihood of turning them into repeat supporters, fostering long-term engagement and sustained giving.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Many Americans continue to believe that the CEOs of the nation’s largest companies are largely Donald Trump supporters—but nothing could be further from the truth.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
In fact, Democratic antipathy has turned many lifelong Democrats who work in crypto into Trump supporters, since the Biden administration has put their livelihoods at risk and treated these entrepreneurs as criminals.
—Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post non-endorsement after subscribers flee and staffers resign
And Blue Origin, of course, competes directly with SpaceX, the rocket maker owned by outspoken Trump supporter Elon Musk, for government contracts.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Many Americans continue to believe that the CEOs of the nation’s largest companies are largely Donald Trump supporters—but nothing could be further from the truth.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
In fact, Democratic antipathy has turned many lifelong Democrats who work in crypto into Trump supporters, since the Biden administration has put their livelihoods at risk and treated these entrepreneurs as criminals.
—Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post non-endorsement after subscribers flee and staffers resign
And Blue Origin, of course, competes directly with SpaceX, the rocket maker owned by outspoken Trump supporter Elon Musk, for government contracts.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporter. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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supporter
noun
sup·port·er
sə-ˈpōrt-ər
-ˈpȯrt-
: one that supports
especially
: one who argues or votes for someone or something
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