true believer

noun

1
: a person who professes absolute belief in something
2
: a zealous supporter of a particular cause

Examples of true believer in a Sentence

they were true believers in an antimaterialist lifestyle, as evidenced by their lack of possessions true believers who fought the good fight even when it was out of fashion
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The administration may be populated with sycophants and true believers, but Justice Department attorneys and Homeland Security officials are not stupid. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025 MacNeill is one of the few remaining true believers, hypothesizing that things could still blow up in Las Vegas and that the A’s will end up in either in Nashville or back in Oakland. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025 To the true believers — the deep breathers, the meditators, the uber-relaxed — the equation is simple: Regular breathwork can help athletes manage a grueling schedule, stay on the field and extend their careers. Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 1 May 2025 The mixed messaging is a reflection of how some in the administration are true believers in tariffs as an economic tool, but also how Trump sees nearly everything as being up for negotiation under the right circumstances. Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for true believer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of true believer was in the 15th century

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“True believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20believer. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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