tub-thumper

noun

ˈtəb-ˌthəm-pər How to pronounce tub-thumper (audio)
Definition of tub-thumpernext
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause changes that came about only because of the relentless clamor of the group's tub-thumpers

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  1. proponent
  2. supporter
  3. advocate
  4. exponent
Noun
  • Lately, proponents of the cull have pointed to a 2023 study by researchers from the Animal and Plant Health Agency, which seemed to show a reduction in bovine tuberculosis.
    Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Hours before this year’s legislative session formally began, proponents of school vouchers had already embarked on their push for what is likely to be one of the most contested topics in Idaho over the coming months.
    Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of proponent
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of supporter
Noun
  • 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
  • Privacy advocates are also warning against using RedNote.
    Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of advocate
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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
  • The special relationship was never quite as special as its most passionate exponents liked to maintain.
    Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016
Definition of exponent
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