ACTIVIST Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

activist

noun

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 Doyle Kennedy in the Canada-South Africa-Ireland co-production will perform the role of Irene, an estranged mother who seeks forgiveness from Lee, a stubborn trans disco queen played by gender activist Simone Heradien. —

Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026 The dogs, activists claim, were part of a large-scale commercial operation that bred beagles for use in laboratory research. —

Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 May 2026 County elections officials explained that the activists were relying on imprecise data. —

Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026 Irons plays a human rights activist who sets out to help her. —

Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for activist

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The deciding vote was cast by Senator John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat and staunch supporter of Israel, who again crossed party lines to side with Republicans and oppose the measure.

— Nik Popli, Time, 13 May 2026
Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, a fierce supporter of the new map, has not yet certified the referendum campaign for the ballot.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026