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supporter
noun
sup·port·er sə-ˈpȯr-tər 
b
: one of two figures (as of animals or people) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it
c
Examples of supporter in a Sentence
a supporter of the Independent party President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights.
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My uncle deserves this, my cousin earned this and his loyal supporters are owed this. —
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026 Most Republicans who identify as supporters of the Make America Great Again movement are still largely behind the president. —Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Many supporters testified in favor of the ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. —Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026 The Dignity Act has 39 bipartisan supporters but has not advanced to a vote in the House. —Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for supporter
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026 Most Republicans who identify as supporters of the Make America Great Again movement are still largely behind the president. —Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Many supporters testified in favor of the ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. —Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026 The Dignity Act has 39 bipartisan supporters but has not advanced to a vote in the House. —Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for supporter
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/supporter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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supporter
noun
sup·port·er sə-ˈpōrt-ər
-ˈpȯrt-
: one that supports
especially : one who argues or votes for someone or something
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