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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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This honey-coated piece of diplomacy was intended to appeal to King Charles, who is an enthusiastic supporter of bee-keeping.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

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

Activist and supporter Lucien Fayomi said some people criticised Wadagni for being "relatively discreet politically".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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

Walter Cronkite, the popular anchorman for the CBS Evening News, had long been a solid supporter of Johnson’s.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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