as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches
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Recent Examples of promoters
After the Met announced the Bezoses’ participation, many social media users — who are the Met Gala’s most enthusiastic promoters, tuning into Vogue’s livestream and analyzing looks for days afterwards — called for a boycott.
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Indeed, the World Bank was one of the main promoters of this argument.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
After the first few dates, promoters were rethinking the billing.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Other professional sports teams and concert promoters were dealing with the same issue.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Live Nation could have to set limits on its exclusive ticketing contracts and fees, and open some of its venues to rival promoters — along with fees.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Or independent venue owners or promoters?
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
As part of the DOJ settlement, Live Nation had already agreed to some concessions far less severe than a breakup, which included ending booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters across the country and opening its remaining amphitheaters for all other concert promoters.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
The series is aimed at artists, producers, DJs, songwriters, promoters, and listeners.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Indeed, the World Bank was one of the main promoters of this argument.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
After the first few dates, promoters were rethinking the billing.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Other professional sports teams and concert promoters were dealing with the same issue.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Live Nation could have to set limits on its exclusive ticketing contracts and fees, and open some of its venues to rival promoters — along with fees.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Or independent venue owners or promoters?
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
As part of the DOJ settlement, Live Nation had already agreed to some concessions far less severe than a breakup, which included ending booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters across the country and opening its remaining amphitheaters for all other concert promoters.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
The series is aimed at artists, producers, DJs, songwriters, promoters, and listeners.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoters
Noun
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And though conservatives alone did not create this state of affairs, many were key proponents of a vision of politics centered on one commanding figure—a vision that is now destabilizing our country.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the lawmakers and groups opposed to Restore Our Roads sent letters urging proponents to withdraw the initiative.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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Whitecaps rally Outside the FIFA Congress was a small rally of about 100 supporters of the Vancouver Whitecaps, protesting the possible relocation of the Major League Soccer team.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Family members, coaches, friends and other supporters of the finalists and scholarship program are welcome to request a ticket to attend.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And advocates can challenge the EPA’s decision-making.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But advocates for the workers say foreign worker status, and Israel’s increasing reliance on foreign workers, creates conditions that are ripe for abuse.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Of course, Huang wasn’t talking to just anyone, but one of the chief exponents of the wealth tax, nationwide and in California.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Algebraic geometry is the study of shapes defined by polynomial equations like x3 + 2x2y + xz = 5, which involve a sum of variables raised to whole-number exponents.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Promoters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoters. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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