as in proponent
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 promoter
Local promoter Nicholas Topping — who famously landed the Beatles for their only Milwaukee concert on Sept. 4, 1964 — booked Dylan for a concert on Nov. 21, 1964, at the Oriental Theatre.
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Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
In response to underground promoters delivering more raw and authentic EDM experiences in warehouse venues, proper nightclubs are tailoring their experiences accordingly.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In 1998, Congress passed the Copyright Term Extension Act, which is known as the Sonny Bono Act after its chief promoter on Capitol Hill.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The group also paid $152,000 for consulting to Uncover DC, a news website founded and edited by Tracy Diaz, known online as Tracy Beanz, a popular conspiracy theorist and early promoter in the QAnon movement.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
In response to underground promoters delivering more raw and authentic EDM experiences in warehouse venues, proper nightclubs are tailoring their experiences accordingly.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In 1998, Congress passed the Copyright Term Extension Act, which is known as the Sonny Bono Act after its chief promoter on Capitol Hill.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The group also paid $152,000 for consulting to Uncover DC, a news website founded and edited by Tracy Diaz, known online as Tracy Beanz, a popular conspiracy theorist and early promoter in the QAnon movement.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoter
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Lately, proponents of the cull have pointed to a 2023 study by researchers from the Animal and Plant Health Agency, which seemed to show a reduction in bovine tuberculosis.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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Hours before this year’s legislative session formally began, proponents of school vouchers had already embarked on their push for what is likely to be one of the most contested topics in Idaho over the coming months.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2025
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But the political chaos provoked by the Dec. 3 martial law declaration is expected to continue, as Yoon and his ruling party supporters remain defiant against the insurrection charges.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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Councilman Luis Rodriguez, who campaigned on preserving parks and green spaces in 2021, was among the key supporters of the charter school expansion.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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Some legislators and advocates say faster results would allow less time for misinformation about election administration to take hold.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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Privacy advocates are also warning against using RedNote.—
Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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Hussain was considered the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that’s the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
16 Dec. 2024
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The special relationship was never quite as special as its most passionate exponents liked to maintain.—
Peter Martin,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Apr. 2016
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“Promoter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoter. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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