proponents

NOUN

person who advocates, supports cause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate backer defender enthusiast exponent partisan patron protector supporter

STRONG

champion expounder friend second seconder spokesperson subscriber upholder vindicator

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist detractor enemy opponent opposition

WEAK

foe

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A day ahead of the election, proponents of Measure BB asked if whether the city knew that the signs were in violation of Caltrans regulations on advertising near freeways, and if so, when.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

The name-change proponents insist to Mr. Ocker that “the reasons were aesthetic and historical” only.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Those opposed to the measure raised $316.7 million, while proponents raised nearly $34.3 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

Meanwhile, Tennessee's proponents of capital punishment have suggested that a different method be used.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

By making this argument, I am endorsing one side in the long- running dispute between mother- and sister-culture proponents.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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