1
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
an articulate expounder of the liberal position on the issue
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2
as in exponent
one who brings an art or science to full realization
one of the early expounders of abstract expressionism
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Noun
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White-Cain is a proponent of the prosperity theology, which is centered around financial and physical well-being being done through the will of God.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025 -
Others might argue that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is an enthusiastic proponent of freedom of expression.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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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
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Djokovic, who has mastered the art of winning the first four rounds of a major with as little trouble as possible over his career, is the greatest exponent of Grand Slam pacing the sport has ever seen.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Crime, courts and policing Immigration crackdown could deter workers from reporting hazards, advocates warn.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Homeless advocates defied a prominent real estate company on Saturday by promising to continue their weekly food distributions and church services in a North Sacramento parking lot.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Feb. 2025
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The retreat pop-ups include a wellness workshop led by Highland Project mindfulness practitioners, as well as opportunities for attendees to foster true connections with one another.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
4 Feb. 2025
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Nurse practitioners took the top spot for a second consecutive year with a median salary of $126,260.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Still, some Trump supporters are eager for a tougher approach.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Critics argue that Trump's order undermines international law, while supporters see it as necessary to protect American and Israeli interests.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These are the interpreters, the ones who were right alongside our combat veterans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Volunteers may also provide free language interpreter services.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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The monastery was founded here in 874, at the site of one of the country’s first Christian churches, built in 305, following a dream a hermit-monk who’d lived for ten years on the island had about the 12 apostles.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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Brigham Young and the 11 other apostles had to draw strings to see who was going to talk to be the next prophet.—
Abbey White,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Expounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expounder. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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