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supporter

[suh-pawr-ter, -pohr-] / səˈpɔr tər, -ˈpoʊr- /
NOUN
advocate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ally defender follower patron proponent support
STRONG
abettor adherent bearer booster brace exponent paraclete pillar seconder suspender sustainer upholder
WEAK
abider
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enemy opponent opposition
WEAK
adversary

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Celeste Greig, a Hilton supporter from Northridge, initially supported Bianco and donated to his campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Disclosure: Texas Public Policy Foundation has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

President Trump has been an enthusiastic supporter of the monarchy and has spoken warmly of the King's visit.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Essayli, a rising star in the California GOP and vocal Trump supporter, wanted Keenan to review the prosecution of a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He was a longtime Afrikaner nationalist, and an outspoken supporter of the Nazi cause; he once described Hider as the “greatest man of his age.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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