conspiracy theorist
noun
plural conspiracy theorists
: a person who proposes or believes in a conspiracy theory
Distrust of the numbers is why one group of dissenters—government conspiracy theorists—grow during pandemics.—
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In Congress, Republican lawmakers who followed Mr. Trump’s lead run the gamut, from conspiracy theorists like Ms. Greene and Paul Gosar of Arizona to party leaders like Elise Stefanik of New York, the No. 4 House Republican, and Mr. Johnson.
—Alex Lemonides, New York Times, 9 May 2024
Step 2: Test the Allegation Often, a conspiracy theorist presents only evidence that confirms their idea.
—H. Colleen Sinclair, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
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Alex Lemonides, New York Times, 9 May 2024
Step 2: Test the Allegation Often, a conspiracy theorist presents only evidence that confirms their idea.
—H. Colleen Sinclair, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for conspiracy theorist
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“Conspiracy theorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspiracy%20theorist. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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