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
While Raisman’s accomplishments on the mat are legendary, she is being honored with the Courage Award for her work as an advocate, ally and activist.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
This stamp features a 1974 Associated Press photo of the three-time world heavyweight boxing champion and activist, which was designed by Antonio Alcalá.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
However, photos taken by activists and videos shared on social media suggest that some federal agents are doing it anyway.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The moves were prompted by a line in Kimmel’s monologue several days after the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
This stamp features a 1974 Associated Press photo of the three-time world heavyweight boxing champion and activist, which was designed by Antonio Alcalá.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
However, photos taken by activists and videos shared on social media suggest that some federal agents are doing it anyway.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The moves were prompted by a line in Kimmel’s monologue several days after the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
Noun
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Favorability Ratings Reveal Polarized Electorate All three candidates face underwater favorability ratings, though Mamdani’s supporters remain the most energized.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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At last weekend’s general assembly of Barcelona club members, Laporta tried to thread a delicate path when defending the plan to play a domestic game over 4,500 miles away, knowing that Tebas is not exactly popular with his team’s supporters.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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State and local law enforcement officers detain a protestor during a demonstration near an ICE detention facility in Broadview, Illinois, on October 10, 2025.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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At least one protester was arrested, accused of assaulting a federal officer, according to DHS.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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