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supporter

[suh-pawr-ter, -pohr-] / səˈpɔr tər, -ˈpoʊr- /
NOUN
advocate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ally defender follower patron proponent support
STRONG
abettor adherent bearer booster brace exponent paraclete pillar seconder suspender sustainer upholder
WEAK
abider
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enemy opponent opposition
WEAK
adversary

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Organizers also say the tradition honors the legacy of Sandy Steers, a longtime supporter of the program who championed educational opportunities for local students.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

If you took those two away and ended up with just John Terry as the coach, that would be damaging to the supporter base.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"I'm a supporter of these great people," he said waving towards other protesters, adding that if the court process was definitive "there would be no need for all this".

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Disclosure: Texas Public Policy Foundation has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

“Oh, no, I’m a big supporter of the work you all are doing. Come on in, please,” she says.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

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