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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While proponents say that SPVs allow greater access to the private markets, critics point to a number of concerns, including fees that are often high.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

She and other proponents insist the legislation protects consumers from potentially discriminatory and opaque technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The measure also would level the playing field for a struggling hotel industry, proponents say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

This book seeks to recognize that proponents of both positions have some good arguments and some bad arguments.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton