as in advocate
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars
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Recent Examples of proponent
On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked a bill that proponents said would ensure that newborns surviving abortions received medical care and critics said would add legal risks for doctors.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Parts of Trump’s plan have some high-profile proponents: namely JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, the leader of the world’s largest bank.
—David Goldman, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Crypto proponents have been meeting feverishly with the transition team, according to the Wall Street Journal.
—Michael Gecan, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025
Given their opposition to the Biden-era guidelines, AI proponents and companies in Silicon Valley are likely pleased with the move.
—Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Jan. 2025
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Parts of Trump’s plan have some high-profile proponents: namely JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, the leader of the world’s largest bank.
—David Goldman, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Crypto proponents have been meeting feverishly with the transition team, according to the Wall Street Journal.
—Michael Gecan, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025
Given their opposition to the Biden-era guidelines, AI proponents and companies in Silicon Valley are likely pleased with the move.
—Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponent
Noun
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Homeless advocates defied a prominent real estate company on Saturday by promising to continue their weekly food distributions and church services in a North Sacramento parking lot.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Feb. 2025
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Crime, courts and policing Immigration crackdown could deter workers from reporting hazards, advocates warn.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Still, some Trump supporters are eager for a tougher approach.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Vern was also a big supporter of his grandchildren in their school activities such as soccer, football, and wrestling.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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That year an honorary degree was conferred on Jacques Derrida, and when somebody described him as the exponent of deconstruction theory, Brown relates, Prince Philip was overheard muttering that his own family seemed to be deconstructing pretty well.—
Geoffrey Wheatcroft,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Djokovic, who has mastered the art of winning the first four rounds of a major with as little trouble as possible over his career, is the greatest exponent of Grand Slam pacing the sport has ever seen.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Proponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proponent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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