as in patriot
a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies
die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries
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Recent Examples of loyalist
The hotel draws corporate execs, Four Seasons loyalists, celebs in town for the annual film fest, and locals frequenting the bar, restaurant, or spa.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
From that moment, Rodríguez moved quickly to consolidate control, evolving from a political loyalist into the regime’s central broker — managing economic policy, overseeing strategic industries and negotiating with foreign governments.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The collection unfolded over 39 looks, built around pieces that both brand loyalists and aspiring Tory girls will cherish and return to over time.
—Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The new fry bags were met with criticism from Five Guys loyalists, who claim the bags don't hold as many fries and end up leaving a greasy mess, despite the chain saying the paper bags are grease-resistant.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
From that moment, Rodríguez moved quickly to consolidate control, evolving from a political loyalist into the regime’s central broker — managing economic policy, overseeing strategic industries and negotiating with foreign governments.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The collection unfolded over 39 looks, built around pieces that both brand loyalists and aspiring Tory girls will cherish and return to over time.
—Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The new fry bags were met with criticism from Five Guys loyalists, who claim the bags don't hold as many fries and end up leaving a greasy mess, despite the chain saying the paper bags are grease-resistant.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalist
patriot
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Thanks to a new English book from Boston playwright Kirsten Greenidge, the action is transported from France to 1776-era Boston where Massachusetts revolutionary and patriot Deborah Sampson has disguised herself as a man to fight for independence.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The tools and strategies that are being used on good White protestors, undocumented children, transgender patriots, Democrats, and Republicans who fight against their party’s leader have been practiced on Black folks across American history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Loyalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalist. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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