extoller
One who lauds
An extoller is someone who praises enthusiastically or speaks highly of something.
The word derives from extol: an extoller of traditional values, extollers of the free market.
The term is uncommon—most writers prefer phrases like "advocate" or "champion."
One who delivers tribute
- panegyristOne who praises elaborately
- applauderOne who claps approvingly
- celebrantOne who observes festivities
- glorifierOne who praises highly
venerator · adulator · flatterer · complimenter · appreciator · admirer · saluter · praiser
Top competitor, or advocate
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- supporterOne who backs another
- backerFinancial supporter
- proponentOne who advocates something
endorser · upholder · defender · promoter · sponsor · cheerleader · booster · campaigner
eulogist
One who delivers tribute
- panegyristOne who praises elaborately
- applauderOne who claps approvingly
- celebrantOne who observes festivities
glorifier · venerator · adulator · flatterer · complimenter · appreciator · admirer · saluter · praiser · booster
champion
Top competitor, or advocate
proponent · endorser · upholder · defender · promoter · sponsor · cheerleader · booster · campaigner · apostle
zealot
Obsessive cause supporter
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- fanaticOverly zealous person
admirer · adorer · worshiper · idolizer · fan · aficionado · follower · disciple · acolyte · true believer
awarder
One who bestows
extollercritic
One who judges merit
detractor · disparager · denigrator · denouncer · vilifier