true believer

noun

1

: a person who professes absolute belief in something

2

: a zealous supporter of a particular cause

Synonyms

• partisan
• militant
• crusader
• activist

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, for the true believers, Lorde's music drops are practically astrological events, tied to shifts in the cosmic (or at least political) air. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Letterman, a true believer in Johnny Carson, didn’t really parody talk shows either. —Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025

Both QAnon and the legion of tariff true believers share an unabiding faith in Trump, ascribing his erratic governing style to a master plan. —Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025

Trump administration true believers are closing ranks to try to protect top national security officials from being pushed out over Monday's Signal scandal, insiders tell Axios. —Marc Caputo, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for true believer

• unbeliever
• achiever
• deceiver
• perceiver
• receiver
• reliever
• retriever
• transceiver
• cleaver
• fever
• leaver
• weaver