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
In fact, Asche is a big proponent of both for their ability to support the muscles through soreness while reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Lastly, some proponents believe bone broth strengthens the immune system, though there is limited scientific evidence to fully support this claim.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Doing so, proponents said, would help patients by easing shortages of healthcare providers who accept Medi-Cal.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Elon Musk, who has been a strong proponent of advanced uncrewed air combat systems, recently lambasted the F-35.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Lastly, some proponents believe bone broth strengthens the immune system, though there is limited scientific evidence to fully support this claim.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Doing so, proponents said, would help patients by easing shortages of healthcare providers who accept Medi-Cal.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Elon Musk, who has been a strong proponent of advanced uncrewed air combat systems, recently lambasted the F-35.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponent
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Some legislators and advocates say faster results would allow less time for misinformation about election administration to take hold.Ashley Lopez, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
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Privacy advocates are also warning against using RedNote.Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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But the political chaos provoked by the Dec. 3 martial law declaration is expected to continue, as Yoon and his ruling party supporters remain defiant against the insurrection charges.Se Eun Gong, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Councilman Luis Rodriguez, who campaigned on preserving parks and green spaces in 2021, was among the key supporters of the charter school expansion.Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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Hussain was considered the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that’s the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The special relationship was never quite as special as its most passionate exponents liked to maintain.Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016
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“Proponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proponent. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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