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.—
Hank Campbell
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But the Khourys were different, self-consciously inclusive, inviting often inappropriate local guests—gun nuts, fellow pickleballers, smiling evangelicals, conspiracy theorists, and cabinetmakers—to their gatherings, despite the likely awkwardness.
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Austin Butler’s character, the psychotic conspiracy theorist, was hysterical.
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At the same time, Musk has allowed conspiracy theorists and antisemitic posters back on the platform on free speech grounds.
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Bottoms is an election conspiracy theorist who plans to release former County Clerk Tina Peters from prison if elected.
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Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Austin Butler’s character, the psychotic conspiracy theorist, was hysterical.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Musk has allowed conspiracy theorists and antisemitic posters back on the platform on free speech grounds.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Bottoms is an election conspiracy theorist who plans to release former County Clerk Tina Peters from prison if elected.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
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 25 Oct. 2025.
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