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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

Example Sentences

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The second-hand trade "is supporting so many people", Sekky adds - a common argument among proponents of the industry.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

And proponents argue that it pays to monitor your biometrics, often in real time, so your physician or medical team can swoop in at signs of trouble.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

That’s what happened in late 1999 and early 2000 with internet stocks and in 2021 with bitcoin, when proponents lashed out at skeptics—right before prices collapsed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Still, industry proponents are skeptical of the move toward more government oversight in the space.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

It may be hard to believe, but proponents of the strong programme have acquired a dominant position within the history of science.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton