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as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
exponents of space exploration earnestly called for more missions to the outer reaches of the solar system
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as in practitioner
one who brings an art or science to full realization
has long reigned as the nation's leading exponent of modern dance
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Moore in particular, as the great exponent of the melodramatic heroine in the films of Todd Haynes, is in her element.
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2024
The calories burned are proportional to the weight of the vest to the power of 1.21; in comparison, the exponent for weight carried in a backpack is 1.36.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 18 July 2024
Pedro Fernández, one of the greatest exponents of ranchera music, releases Te Doy La Vida on Friday (July 19), the 40th album of his career and his first in five years.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 July 2024
Take Hickel, an anthropologist who teaches in London and Barcelona and is one of the movement’s most spirited exponents.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 8 June 2024
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2024
The calories burned are proportional to the weight of the vest to the power of 1.21; in comparison, the exponent for weight carried in a backpack is 1.36.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 18 July 2024
Pedro Fernández, one of the greatest exponents of ranchera music, releases Te Doy La Vida on Friday (July 19), the 40th album of his career and his first in five years.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 July 2024
Take Hickel, an anthropologist who teaches in London and Barcelona and is one of the movement’s most spirited exponents.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 8 June 2024
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If former President Donald Trump is elected president, the nation's loudest anti-vaccine proponent could conceivably be in a position to drastically transform U.S. health policy.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bitcoin’s Alternative to Central Control While central bankers argue that Bitcoin’s appeal is based on speculation, its proponents insist that central banks are missing the point.Jon Helgi Egilsson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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But for seasoned practitioners, tai chi’s flow can be done anytime, anywhere.Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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The practitioner will look at your medical history, assess current symptoms, and perform a physical examination.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Electric vehicle advocates were dismayed when General Motors suspended production of Chevrolet’s popular Bolt models, but the 2025 Equinox has many of the same admirable qualities, and EV consumers have responded accordingly.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line: Trump's most dangerous weapon against the media is his words, which press freedom advocates have warned do have a significant chilling effect both at home and abroad.Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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But Ohtani’s latest MVP season began in unexpectedly dramatic fashion March 20, when his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was fired following a 5-2 win over the Padres in Korea after ESPN reported Mizuhara paid off gambling debts by wiring money from Ohtani’s account.Jerry Beach, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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But if there wasn't a language in common, ancient people would have turned to an interpreter.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Photo: David Dee Delgado/AFP/Getty Images Members and supporters of the New York Immigration Coalition at an Election Night watch party at their offices in New York City.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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More:Trump supporters expect election fraud and violence Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Exponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exponent. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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