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as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
they were true believers in an antimaterialist lifestyle, as evidenced by their lack of possessions
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as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
true believers who fought the good fight even when it was out of fashion
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Recent Examples of true believer
Yet that doesn’t stop the continuing argument between true believers in both camps.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Unlike Ari Aster, who tried a similar but less successful diagnosis of the current American spiritual ailment with Eddington, Anderson understands that someone can be a true believer in a righteous cause and still choose to save themself over their colleagues.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
This Dean is a true believer in Superhero eugenics.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Because primaries are partisan in nature, the folks who are most likely to turn out are true believers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Unlike Ari Aster, who tried a similar but less successful diagnosis of the current American spiritual ailment with Eddington, Anderson understands that someone can be a true believer in a righteous cause and still choose to save themself over their colleagues.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
This Dean is a true believer in Superhero eugenics.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Because primaries are partisan in nature, the folks who are most likely to turn out are true believers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true believer
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Critics will predictably argue that those two positions are inherently linked; on the opposite side of the political spectrum, oil and gas partisans could point to Gates’ essay as proof that climate hysteria was misguided all along and that fossil use should continue unimpeded.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Vice presidents used to embrace their role as national leaders who could calm passions rather than partisans who rub salt in every wound.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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An early proponent in the direct-to-consumer beauty space, Glossier entered wholesale in 2023 and has since expanded into key markets like France via Sephora and Space NK.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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The nascent market is currently led by the likes of Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, and proponents say the technology can ease air traffic congestion.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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That came a day after militants returned the remains of three Israeli hostages who had been taken to Gaza in the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, which started the devastating war.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Hamas had agreed per the ceasefire to hand over the remains of 28 dead hostages in exchange for the bodies of 360 Palestinian militants who were killed in the Gaza war.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But advocates argue the AI has to be compared to the alternative.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Public health advocates are also pushing to expand the scope of practice for dental therapists, mid-level providers who can perform fillings and extractions under supervision.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Is Lee Raybon a righteous crusader for truth and justice or a dangerously delusional white savior?—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Austin’s disappearance transformed his mother, Debra, into a geopolitical crusader overnight.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Favorability Ratings Reveal Polarized Electorate All three candidates face underwater favorability ratings, though Mamdani’s supporters remain the most energized.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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At last weekend’s general assembly of Barcelona club members, Laporta tried to thread a delicate path when defending the plan to play a domestic game over 4,500 miles away, knowing that Tebas is not exactly popular with his team’s supporters.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The civil rights activist pointed out that Davis has been divorced several times, noting that this is counter to some Americans' religious beliefs as well.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Anti-Trump activists are deploying an array of tactics to fight back against the policies of the President and his Administration — protests, marches, events, advocacy campaigns, social media videos.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Founder Fawn Weaver may lose control of her cult Tennessee distillery after a judge mandates a receivership—unless a white knight investor bails her out.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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As any self-respecting white knight would do, Conrad bravely takes up the mantle of responsibility and decides to help Belly pick out hurricane glasses himself.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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“True believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true%20believer. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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