paladin

noun

ˈpa-lə-dən How to pronounce paladin (audio)
Definition of paladinnext
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause an idealistic paladin seeking better treatment for the homeless

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Recent Examples of paladin Robertson is a different kind of paladin that also deserves admiration, Morris believes. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 In later Medieval chivalric literature, Charlemagne’s other nights are referred to as being the first paladins. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026 But newer players also love their tiefling warlocks and dragonborn paladins. — Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 For the past three years, the paladin has answered the call, taking on the burgeoning challenge and collecting tokens along the path until every point has been reached. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paladin
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  1. proponent
  2. advocate
  3. supporter
  4. advocator
  5. exponent
  6. protagonist
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  • One of the leading proponents of an energy-centric view of disease is Martin Picard, a biologist who directs the Mitochondrial Psychobiology Group at Columbia University.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The No campaign accused measure proponents of misusing the state office.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of proponent
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  • Imara Jones, an advocate who runs a website that features the stories of transgender people, said the issue is attractive for conservatives because some Democrats agree with them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts anger foster care advocates and lawmakers.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of advocate
Noun
  • Continue reading … DIRTY POLITICS — Antifa supporter charged with stealing GOP campaign signs in NY race to replace Stefanik.
    — , FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Ahead of Frost’s Monday sentencing after his guilty plea to wire fraud, a flood of family members and supporters submitted about 80 letters to the court in a bid for leniency.
    — Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of supporter
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  • In the leadership and care phase, your role is that of an advocator.
    — Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Definition of advocator
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  • Astaire is the world's foremost exponent of that particular variety of heart throb!
    — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Grupo Duelo, one of the most prominent exponents of norteño tejano music, will be part of the Billboard Latin Music Week 2026, representing traditional regional Mexican music.
    — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of exponent
Noun
  • And in Aaron Sorkin’s new film The Social Reckoning, Mikey Madison’s whistle-blowing protagonist carries the bag as part of her San Francisco tech employee uniform.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This is my way of showing that because the protagonists are essentially part of the bourgeoisie.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of protagonist

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“Paladin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paladin. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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