promoter

noun

prə-ˈmō-tər How to pronounce promoter (audio)
Definition of promoternext
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches

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Recent Examples of promoter Michael Chugg was the promoter of that trek, her first of these parts in decades. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 In a statement at the time, Domenicali said that F1 respected the promoter’s choice to end its run in 2026. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Hyde Lane, the corporate entity for Demon Hunter, against Netflix, Netflix Studios and concert promoter AEG Presents. — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 While Madison Square Garden in New York is being pushed by entities like Netflix and Dana White, Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom, strongly opposes the move. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promoter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoter
  1. proponent
  2. supporter
  3. advocate
  4. advocator
  5. exponent
Noun
  • What may be alarming to proponents of data privacy is exciting for marketers.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Her departure follows a career shift from a respected business journalist to a proponent of conspiracy theories, particularly regarding the 2020 election.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of proponent
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  • His supporters say the condemnation is merely a sign of Crump’s skill.
    — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Among those younger supporters is Matt Kelly, president of the UMass Lowell College Democrats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of supporter
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  • So are 44 of 50 state attorneys general, dozens of Indian tribes, consumer advocates, addiction experts, and an increasingly bipartisan contingent on Capitol Hill.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Satish Thiagarjan, founder and CEO of Brysa, advocates using a scoring system rather than relying on instinct.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocate
Noun
  • In the leadership and care phase, your role is that of an advocator.
    — Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Definition of advocator
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  • His mind didn’t go blank; rather, all the what-ifs multiplied like exponents, crowding his thoughts and rendering him unable to envision anything else.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
  • Often categorized along with Bellow and Bernard Malamud as exponents of a particularly Jewish-American sensibility, all three were additionally masters of the American voice.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 June 2026
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