persuader

noun

Definition of persuadernext
1
as in proponent

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as in inducer

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Recent Examples of persuader Foster has always been an innovator, a persuader and a networker. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025 But Democrats believe their messaging on health care access will be the real persuader next year. — Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 8 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuader
  1. proponent
  2. inducer
  3. promoter
  4. advocate
  5. booster
  6. apostle
  7. reformist
  8. supporter
Noun
  • Termini could not provide an explanation as to why proponents opted to revive an unrelated, inactive bill.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The roadless rule hasn’t prevented wildfire mitigation work, its proponents also say.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of proponent
Noun
  • Jeff Hoffman has been both a carrying force and anxiety inducer at times this year.
    — The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • To commit the killings, the doctor allegedly administered an anesthetic inducer and a muscle relaxant to his patients without their knowledge or consent, according to prosecutors.
    — Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of inducer
Noun
  • Terrell, who is gay and doubles as a night-club promoter, brings in scores of drinkers to their perpetually sleepy pub, transforming it into Philadelphia’s trendiest gay bar.
    — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The concert promoter’s local portfolio leaves a gap in the market for acts that have graduated beyond the smaller venues but aren’t yet drawing arena-sized crowds, Schalk said.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of promoter
Noun
  • Some of us assist in delivery rooms, some of us administer medications, some of us advocate for our patients to insurance companies to make sure lifesaving is covered.
    — Nancy Hagans, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Banks, the first saxophonist to receive the prestigious Avery Fisher Award, is a tireless advocate for his instrument in the classical world.
    — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocate
Noun
  • Today, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is the leader in reusable space vehicles, with nearly 600 launches of boosters that have lifted off at least once before, and counting.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • China has now demonstrated two different methods of recovering orbital-class rocket boosters.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of booster
Noun
  • In his first letter to the Corinthians in the New Testament, the apostle Paul describes bringing together members of the early Christian community across economic divides to share everything in common.
    — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
  • Camino de Santiago blends history, spirituality and scenery on the route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of the apostle Saint James.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of apostle
Noun
  • The move followed the ousting in a wider government reshuffle last week of tech-savvy reformist Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which brought out into the open the deep divisions in the Ukrainian defense leadership.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • Pezeshkian, a reformist within Iran’s theocracy, is the highest-ranking official within Iran to reference the release of the funds held by Qatar.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of reformist
Noun
  • Russia, along with China, is a major supporter and arms supplier to Myanmar.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • It was drafted with tenant input and by a diverse coalition of community supporters.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of supporter

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“Persuader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuader. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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