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
The opposition vastly outspent the proponents, but analysts also attributed the loss to the lack of voter trust in city government, where years of fiscal struggles and bad real estate transactions have tarnished City Hall’s image.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Daniel Dae Kim plays the menacing father of Prince Zuko and primary proponent of the Fire Nation’s war against humanity, Fire Lord Ozai.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Calls for police forces run by each of the 36 states have grown louder over the years, with proponents arguing that a central police force in Abuja has proven inadequate in overseeing the country’s security needs.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
Its proponents championed a masculine vision of faith that emphasized physical discipline, character-building and experiencing the rugged outdoors.
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Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Daniel Dae Kim plays the menacing father of Prince Zuko and primary proponent of the Fire Nation’s war against humanity, Fire Lord Ozai.
—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Calls for police forces run by each of the 36 states have grown louder over the years, with proponents arguing that a central police force in Abuja has proven inadequate in overseeing the country’s security needs.
—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
Its proponents championed a masculine vision of faith that emphasized physical discipline, character-building and experiencing the rugged outdoors.
—
Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponent
Noun
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While advocates for court reporters say humans can still do the job better than machines, the fact that many hearings occur without any official transcript at all has drawn concern from top state officials.
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Human rights advocates have also welcomed Jin’s release but cautioned that many members of Zion Church still remain behind bars.
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To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
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Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.
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In the leadership and care phase, your role is that of an advocator.
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The deformation depends on a single free exponent.
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This movement, known as critical legal studies, was associated with the political left, and its exponents, known as crits, loved to disparage liberal theorists’ devotion to the Constitution as naïve and counterproductive.
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“Proponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proponent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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