high priests

noun

Definition of high priestsnext
plural of high priest
1
as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause the high priest of tax relief for the state's property owners

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as in practitioners
one who brings an art or science to full realization as the high priest of nouvelle cuisine, he was enormously influential in the food world

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  1. proponents
  2. practitioners
  3. supporters
Noun
  • Voters were almost evenly split over whether Proposition 36 would reduce homelessness or drug addiction in California, one of the selling points of the measures’ proponents.
    Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But in August, the bond measure was withdrawn, with proponents citing uneven polling and litigation.
    Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of proponents
Noun
  • Most practitioners would agree.
    Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This membership will provide tools, mentorship, connections, and opportunities to promote wellness practitioners who are dedicated to growing their businesses with purpose.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of practitioners
Noun
  • Among the measure’s supporters, 31% hold that view.
    Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This declines to 41% of opposition party supporters, with 21% saying Israel is doing too little; 34%, about the right amount.
    Gary Langer, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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