expounder

noun

Definition of expoundernext
1
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause an articulate expounder of the liberal position on the issue

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2
as in exponent
one who brings an art or science to full realization one of the early expounders of abstract expressionism

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expounder
  1. proponent
  2. exponent
  3. advocate
  4. practitioner
  5. supporter
  6. interpreter
  7. apostle
Noun
  • 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
  • Instead, inmates would have the option to spend their time participating in rehabilitation programs, which proponents say would reduce recidivism.
    Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of proponent
Noun
  • What is important is that the success that the new exponents have had has splashed and helped us, and that is very good for all of us.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The genus is a property related to the highest exponent in the polynomial equation describing the curve.
    Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of exponent
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of advocate
Noun
  • But for seasoned practitioners, tai chi’s flow can be done anytime, anywhere.
    Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The practitioner will look at your medical history, assess current symptoms, and perform a physical examination.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of practitioner
Noun
  • 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
  • The extended conversation caused Trump to arrive hours late to his campaign rally in Traverse City, Michigan, though his supporters praised his stamina and work ethic for making the journey between campaign stops.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of supporter
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  • Over 98% of union members, which range from physician assistants and pharmacists to clinical lab scientists and language interpreters, voted in favor.
    Shawna Chen, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Shohei Ohtani brought an interpreter with him from Japan, although the interpreter is now facing a prison term for stealing millions from Ohtani.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of interpreter
Noun
  • The chapel was meant to house relics of the martyrs and apostles, Rossi said.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The story goes that 13 guests attended the Last Supper—Jesus Christ and his 12 apostles—and the next day, Good Friday, was the day of Jesus’ crucifixion.
    Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of apostle
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“Expounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expounder. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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