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also idealogue
1
as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
as long as there are ideologues controlling both sides of the aisle, legislative compromise is out of the question
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2
as in dreamer
one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world
the revolutionaries proved to be impractical ideologues who had no idea how to run a country
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Recent Examples of ideologue
Whether Carr really is a hardcore ideologue or simply an opportunist using the ascendant ideology to gain attention is debated in regulatory circles.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
The Putin who has governed Russia this past quarter century is an ideologue.
—Michael McFaul, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
Stewart explores in depth the movement’s members, funders, and ideologues.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Iraola, a manager of mystery Most iconic managers in world football tend to come across as ideologues.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ideologue
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
The Putin who has governed Russia this past quarter century is an ideologue.
—Michael McFaul, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
Stewart explores in depth the movement’s members, funders, and ideologues.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Iraola, a manager of mystery Most iconic managers in world football tend to come across as ideologues.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ideologue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideologue
Noun
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The other choice is an extreme partisan, someone who is selling out to special interests, has a long history of doing that, and has now tied himself to Elon Musk.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Piazzale Loreto is where the body of dictator Benito Mussolini was strung and up stoned after his execution by Italian partisans.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Wembley notebook: Man City show nous to set up FA Cup final with Palace dreamers Manchester City were in the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the seventh season running yesterday.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The difference between dreamers and doers is taking action.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Edward, known for his roles in St. Elsewhere, She-Devil, and more, is a longtime environmental activist.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Oded Lifschitz, a lifelong peace activist, was kidnapped age 83 from the kibbutz on October 7, along with his wife Yocheved, who was freed weeks after her capture.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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“Ideologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideologue. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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