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 According to a Quaest poll published in September, nearly all voters who identify as Bolsonaro supporters now back Flávio, suggesting that the movement’s political identity has been transferred even without its founder on the ballot. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 During the event, community members will share personal stories of how the Kennedy Center has impacted their lives as artists, patrons, supporters and staff. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 Trump retains enormous influence among the Republican voters who powered his ascent, even as dissatisfaction with his leadership threatens candidates who must appeal beyond his most committed supporters. — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 Affleck has been one of the most vocal supporters of AI technology in the industry. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Oct. 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
  • On the other side of the campaign, John Adams was labeled by Jefferson's proponents as a monarchist with aspirations to become king of the new United States.
    — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Curiously, few of these proponents ever mention the New York Mets and their spending.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of proponent
Noun
  • Democratic and Republican 2028 contenders alike have been heading to battleground states and districts to boost their names with voters, show campaigning prowess, and make key political allies across important areas of the country.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian and longtime Bolsonaro-family ally, traveled to Brazil in July to back Flávio’s campaign.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of ally
Noun
  • As the second Cunningham rally raged outside the Moda Center, once again pitting women's sports advocates against pro-trans counter-protesters, WNBA coaches faced consequential questioning inside.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • So would Hilton at least be an advocate for undocumented immigrants?
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of advocate
Noun
  • The Cornell administration that gave leniency to these boys are at best sympathizers who valued those boys’ lives over Jane Doe’s.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
  • To Hitchcock, the indelible feature of Roosevelt’s Presidency was his desire to protect democratic norms and processes amid crises, even as critics accused him of being a power-mad dictator or a Communist sympathizer.
    — Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of sympathizer
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  • 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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  • The service The service at Sala is seamless and friendly, and from arrival, the front desk staff feels more like a group of friends than a removed set of hotel employees.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Diana can be heard in revealing form in the tapes, which were conversations recorded with her friend James Colthurst in 1991.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of friend
Noun
  • Alongside learning the requirements of a new role and meeting new colleagues, those moving internationally must also adapt to a new culture and potentially learn a new language.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • One of the first steps to finding the right financial advisor could be referrals from your colleagues, friends or family.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of colleague
Noun
  • Sagittarius Lean on close confidants for perspective when things feel overwhelming.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Interviews with Stewart and his confidants will reappraise the moment, with direction and editing from Brian Rivera.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of confidant

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