protagonists

noun

Definition of protagonistsnext
plural of protagonist
as in proponents
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 protagonists The big question is whether Ubisoft evolves the gameplay alongside the representation of its protagonists. — Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025 This Cold War mystery was now nearly 40 years in the past, but most of the protagonists still lived. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024 The key to the Max series’ success has been evolving the dynamic between its protagonists — a legendary Las Vegas comedian played by Jean Smart and her twentysomething writing partner played by Hannah Einbinder — while handing its peripheral characters substantial, but often laughable, storylines. — Elaina Patton, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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  1. proponents
  2. supporters
  3. promoters
Noun
  • Women and people of color are historically paid less than their white male counterparts, and proponents of the transparency practice say this would help mitigate that by making pay public.
    — Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Despite these predictions, New York remains a very Democratic state, and energy proponents will no doubt still face an uphill battle in trying to change state policy.
    — Daniel Markind, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of proponents
Noun
  • At Wolves, Nuno would often be criticised by supporters for his reluctance to use his substitutes to make tactical tweaks during matches.
    — Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.
    — Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporters
Noun
  • One thing that promoters do worry about this time of year is inclement weather.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Higher ticket prices The average ticket price is expected to rise again in 2025, with promoters blaming ballooning costs on unprecedented demand.
    — John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 3 Jan. 2025
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