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as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
exponents of space exploration earnestly called for more missions to the outer reaches of the solar system
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as in practitioner
one who brings an art or science to full realization
has long reigned as the nation's leading exponent of modern dance
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Recent Examples of exponent
When Gao and Newberry calculated the branch diameter scaling exponent for the trees in both paintings, the older one was closer to the value found in nature.
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Eva Amsen, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Watkins is the best exponent of this, dragging defenders into channels or running behind when Villa’s attacking midfielders receive the ball, as illustrated below in October’s 3-1 win against Fulham.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
That year an honorary degree was conferred on Jacques Derrida, and when somebody described him as the exponent of deconstruction theory, Brown relates, Prince Philip was overheard muttering that his own family seemed to be deconstructing pretty well.
—Geoffrey Wheatcroft, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Brutalism is once again the matter of mainstream discourse with the release of The Brutalist, a three-and-a-half-hour film about an exponent of the style named Lászlo Tóth.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Eva Amsen, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Watkins is the best exponent of this, dragging defenders into channels or running behind when Villa’s attacking midfielders receive the ball, as illustrated below in October’s 3-1 win against Fulham.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
That year an honorary degree was conferred on Jacques Derrida, and when somebody described him as the exponent of deconstruction theory, Brown relates, Prince Philip was overheard muttering that his own family seemed to be deconstructing pretty well.
—Geoffrey Wheatcroft, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Brutalism is once again the matter of mainstream discourse with the release of The Brutalist, a three-and-a-half-hour film about an exponent of the style named Lászlo Tóth.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exponent
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California’s Democratic leaders, including Newsom and top state lawmakers, have been major proponents of transitioning to renewable energy and imposing more restrictions on the state’s oil and gas industry.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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He’s been a steadfast proponent of theatrical and a believer in its longevity — not just in franchises but also original movies.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Middle managers need to become role models with a practitioner approach, keeping all aspects of ethical biases.—
Balmukund Shukla,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Lindsay, an omega-level practitioner of the reality-television arts and sciences, is playing this all wrong.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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Immigrant advocates including the American Civil Liberties Union challenged these deportations, arguing that the Trump administration has offered little evidence that the Venezuelans are gang members, and that the men have a right to contest those allegations in court.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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Biking advocates say that the draconian crackdown was done without any public notice and that pedal bike riders are being swept up in this unprecedented dragnet.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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The Dodgers at the time hired Mizuhara, Ohtani's interpreter for the previous six seasons with the Angels.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Ryan began looking for an interpreter, but by the next day, was informed his client had been moved to another facility, further away.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Jordan Klepper has spent more time following Donald Trump around the country than many of his most ardent supporters.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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That is undeniable, and so too is the fact that Dan Ndoye and his Bologna team-mates will forever be heroes to Bologna supporters.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Exponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exponent. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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