as in supporter
a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society
Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets. political activists
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Recent Examples of activist
The manager who deals with stars, their publicists and activists at the group is Nik Tyler, who has spent nearly a decade with the org building ties between the entertainment industry and connecting artists to its campaigns.
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Lawyers and activists have raised questions over the nature of the deals with countries in Africa and elsewhere.
—Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In recent years, artists and activists have warned of rising censorship in Germany’s arts and culture, part of a broader cultural shift that has drawn politics into more direct engagement with the sector.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Larry Magid is a tech journalist and internet safety activist.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Lawyers and activists have raised questions over the nature of the deals with countries in Africa and elsewhere.
—Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In recent years, artists and activists have warned of rising censorship in Germany’s arts and culture, part of a broader cultural shift that has drawn politics into more direct engagement with the sector.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Larry Magid is a tech journalist and internet safety activist.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
Noun
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China has long been a supporter of Iran's ballistic missile program.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Netherlands has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since the Russian invasion, including providing Patriot missiles and fighter jets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But like many political uprisings, the meaning of No Kings varies from protester to protester.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Moe, a Minnesota native, is a poet and protester.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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