supporter

noun

sə-ˈpȯr-tər How to pronounce supporter (audio)
Definition of supporternext
1
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights

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2
as in ally
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support even the President's supporters acknowledge that some of the criticism is justified

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Recent Examples of supporter Tyler supporters are concerned about the potential additional costs of about $40,000 to the town, adding that students will need to make up another day at the end of the year because schools will be closed in Enfield. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 The latest New Hampshire poll suggests Ocasio-Cortez has emerged as an early favorite among the party’s progressive and socialist voters, with supporters frequently citing her policies and political ideology. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026 Ievers and Fulmer plan to be there en masse with their supporters, just like with every other hearing. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 Bernie Sanders, his most prominent supporter, is an anti-capitalist. — NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for supporter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporter
  1. proponent
  2. ally
  3. advocate
  4. sympathizer
  5. advocator
  6. friend
  7. colleague
  8. confidant
Noun
  • But lawmakers appear to be turning to the provisions as a means of transitioning away from that model and toward what proponents, including Netanyahu, describe as a mutually beneficial defense partnership.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Although proponents say the substances help with weight loss, energy and muscle mass, and often cite research that has been done solely on animals or on a very small number of humans, no one knows for certain how or when it should be used in humans.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of proponent
Noun
  • There’s strength in destroying your enemies, and there’s strength in being able to distinguish an enemy from an aggrieved ally.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The measures were expected to easily pass with the votes of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party, its nationalist allies and a pro-Kurdish DEM party.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ally
Noun
  • When the lottery was proposed, advocates promised profits would go to aid education.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Senate Republicans have expressed wariness in recent days about the prospect of slashing those standards, which advocates say help keep kids safe and healthy.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocate
Noun
  • But in the weeks leading up to this trip, several Jewish groups spoke out against him, calling him a terrorist sympathizer.
    — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Unfortunately, not all DSA members and sympathizers are as forthright about their intentions as Romer.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sympathizer
Noun
  • In the leadership and care phase, your role is that of an advocator.
    — Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Definition of advocator
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  • Prosecutors had said that Laster and Rozier, longtime friends, were part of a group called GMB that publicly flaunted its access to guns and that Laster allegedly relied on to intimidate witnesses.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While everyone tries to photograph the actual eclipse, French prefers a different perspective if viewing the event with friends or family.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of friend
Noun
  • But her colleagues were constantly discussing their latest stock trades.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lesnar went on to thank all of his supporters and colleagues over the years.
    — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of colleague
Noun
  • This means that negotiations with Barça, as super agent and close Mendes confidant Jorge Mendes acts as the middle man, are well underway.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Then there’s Mary Jane, who has been Peter’s wife and confidant over several iterations of the Marvel legend.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2026
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