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
Less than a year later, Venezuela’s electoral council—dominated by Maduro loyalists—announced another sweeping victory for his party in subsequent elections.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Macron, unwilling to cede government leadership to either side, instead appointed loyalists to lead minority governments but these have proven vulnerable to no-confidence motions from rival parties.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Featuring a balanced midsole, a tall, padded heel, and an extended crash pad, many Hoka loyalists report that this underrated silhouette is their favorite from the brand.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Abe loyalists like Takaichi have blocked significant campaign finance reform and accountability initiatives.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Macron, unwilling to cede government leadership to either side, instead appointed loyalists to lead minority governments but these have proven vulnerable to no-confidence motions from rival parties.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Featuring a balanced midsole, a tall, padded heel, and an extended crash pad, many Hoka loyalists report that this underrated silhouette is their favorite from the brand.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Abe loyalists like Takaichi have blocked significant campaign finance reform and accountability initiatives.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalist
patriot
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Another man, older by six years, argued with fellow patriots in a Hong Kong café.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Many Israeli patriots are in exactly that position.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Loyalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalist. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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