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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The 64-year-old MAGA conspiracy theorist submitted his paperwork on Wednesday, according to online records from the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
For example, some conspiracy theorists may adopt strange beliefs because those beliefs come with a community of loyal and supportive co-believers.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
The praiseworthyness of having both sides of the debate evaporates when the host actively discredits the expert and reflexively enhances the legitimacy of the conspiracy theorist.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
When considered from a conspiracy theorist’s point of view, that makes sense.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2025
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Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
For example, some conspiracy theorists may adopt strange beliefs because those beliefs come with a community of loyal and supportive co-believers.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
The praiseworthyness of having both sides of the debate evaporates when the host actively discredits the expert and reflexively enhances the legitimacy of the conspiracy theorist.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
When considered from a conspiracy theorist’s point of view, that makes sense.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 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 18 Dec. 2025.
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