proponent
noun
a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal.
proponents
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pluralof proponent.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Tennessee's proponents of capital punishment have suggested that a different method be used.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Crypto proponents say tokenized stocks could transform financial markets by enabling round-the-clock trading, lowering costs and enabling instant settlement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
A long-term infrastructure plan administered with two-year budgeting “sets clear priorities, identifies the projects that need to get done, and plans how to fund them over time,” proponents said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
In Bhutan's Paro, several hundred proponents of the idea are practicing everything from walking meditation to mindful eating -- slowing down to appreciate the taste, smell, texture and colours of food.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Ojvind Winge, one of the early proponents of the theory of chromosome instability, felt that chromosome doublings were especially significant.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
