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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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Celeste Greig, a Hilton supporter from Northridge, initially supported Bianco and donated to his campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 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

Elizabeth was a quiet fashion influencer and supporter of British couture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Basner had been an African Representative in the Senate, an early member of the Com-munist Party, and a passionate supporter of African rights.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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