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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

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

President Trump has been an enthusiastic supporter of the monarchy and has spoken warmly of the King's visit.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

So Schwarz was left alone as almost the only supporter of string theory, but now with the much higher proposed value of the string tension.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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