activist

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Recent Examples of activist Various protests have broken out related to Maersk’s positioning, with the most high-profile occurring in Copenhagen, where climate activist Greta Thunberg served as part of the demonstration. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025 The incident raises wider questions as to how the activists – who have not been apprehended – managed to get into the airbase undetected. Kara Fox, CNN Money, 20 June 2025 Beyond acting, Jamil continues to use her platform as a host and outspoken activist, championing issues around body image, mental health, and inclusivity. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 20 June 2025 Boards that engage intelligently with thoughtful activists, rather than reflexively resisting, will be better placed to steer their companies toward long-term success. Alexander Savin, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for activist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
supporter
Noun
  • With many candidates vehemently opposed to Cuomo, their supporters' next-round votes can help Mamdani, who is endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive star.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2025
  • That announcement came amid growing concerns from some of the president's most vocal supporters, including former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former Trump senior adviser Steve Bannon.
    Leila Fadel, NPR, 20 June 2025

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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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