as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
Milton Friedman is usually cited as the leading American protagonist of monetarism
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Recent Examples of protagonist
Well, one of the lead protagonists in my book is inspired by myself.
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Ana Osorno, Them, 14 Feb. 2025
Bonds Baker / Netflix Mouser plays Samantha, daughter of the movies' original protagonist, Daniel LaRusso.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Jones is the protagonist in this collection of book chapters laid out in distinct, yet linked, spaces within the CVA gallery.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Here's everything to know about the cast of Scream 7.
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Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott
Neve Campbell is returning to the Scream universe and reprising her role as the film's original protagonist, Sidney Prescott.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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Ana Osorno, Them, 14 Feb. 2025
Bonds Baker / Netflix Mouser plays Samantha, daughter of the movies' original protagonist, Daniel LaRusso.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Jones is the protagonist in this collection of book chapters laid out in distinct, yet linked, spaces within the CVA gallery.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Here's everything to know about the cast of Scream 7.
01 of 14
Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott
Neve Campbell is returning to the Scream universe and reprising her role as the film's original protagonist, Sidney Prescott.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protagonist
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
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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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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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Still, some Trump supporters are eager for a tougher approach.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Vern was also a big supporter of his grandchildren in their school activities such as soccer, football, and wrestling.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 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
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Frustration: Taylor Swift and her famous friends displayed every emotion.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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During all of this, Mark and friends are helped along their journey by some very strange road markers — namely, themselves.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Protagonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protagonist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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