Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

upholder













Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Throughout his 15 years in opposition, Hichilema portrayed himself as an upholder of democratic values.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

How does “the papa,” the upholder of tradition, as the musical’s opening number spells out, maintain his self-respect, if not his authority?

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

Raisi was a protege of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and a devoted upholder of religious rule in the country.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Hosmer saw himself as a protector, not as an upholder of the game’s codes.

From Washington Post • Aug. 22, 2020

Cromwell himself, however, remained throughout a staunch and constant upholder of religious toleration.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "upholder" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com