as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a fervent apostle of universal health care
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Recent Examples of apostle
Hundreds of pilgrims hugged, cried, and drank red wine from scallop shells on the granite steps of the soaring Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, a Romanesque complex that dates back to 1075 and is said to contain the remains of Saint James, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus.
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Jessica Vincent, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024
The New York Times reported there were 17 drag queens, instead of 12 apostles, and they weren't grouped together in the same way as the painting.
—Alex Haddon, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2024
Jolly however denied taking inspiration from the da Vinci painting showing Jesus and his apostles, saying that it was meant to refer to the gods of Olympus.
—Larissa Gao, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
Social media users were quick to claim the image resembled Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, the portrait of Jesus Christ and his 12 apostles before he was crucified.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
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Jessica Vincent, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024
The New York Times reported there were 17 drag queens, instead of 12 apostles, and they weren't grouped together in the same way as the painting.
—Alex Haddon, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2024
Jolly however denied taking inspiration from the da Vinci painting showing Jesus and his apostles, saying that it was meant to refer to the gods of Olympus.
—Larissa Gao, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
Social media users were quick to claim the image resembled Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, the portrait of Jesus Christ and his 12 apostles before he was crucified.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apostle
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Doing so, proponents said, would help patients by easing shortages of healthcare providers who accept Medi-Cal.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Elon Musk, who has been a strong proponent of advanced uncrewed air combat systems, recently lambasted the F-35.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Gun-safety advocates say that Monday's shooting highlights the ongoing need to prioritize safety and preparedness in schools in an America that is armed to its teeth.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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But, over the past decade, disability rights advocates have increasingly pushed companies to end the lower pay practice, describing it as discriminatory, dehumanizing and exploitative.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Johnson, a staunch supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, has been hit with backlash after supporting the government spending bill that recently passed.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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An argument pitting some of President-elect Donald Trump’s biggest supporters against each other has rocked MAGA world in recent days over whether his incoming administration should allow more highly skilled immigrant labor to come to the United States at the expense of American workers.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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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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“Apostle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apostle. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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