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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But Adam Raz, an Israeli writer and activist, said other I.D.F. targeters had told him that in the most intense periods of the war their efforts were merely pro forma.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
James Adolphus Fisher, pioneering historian of Black California, educator, activist and beloved father and grandfather, died at his Sacramento home on June 20, following what his family described as a mild cardiac arrest.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
About 500 political and civilian figures were detained, according to Nigeria media, including activists and journalists, before he was ousted in a military coup by General Ibrahim Babangida less than two years later.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 13 July 2025
The first and maybe most likely plan is status quo, which is extremely rare for an activist like Starboard.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 July 2025
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
James Adolphus Fisher, pioneering historian of Black California, educator, activist and beloved father and grandfather, died at his Sacramento home on June 20, following what his family described as a mild cardiac arrest.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
About 500 political and civilian figures were detained, according to Nigeria media, including activists and journalists, before he was ousted in a military coup by General Ibrahim Babangida less than two years later.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 13 July 2025
The first and maybe most likely plan is status quo, which is extremely rare for an activist like Starboard.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
supporter
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Finland, who have not progressed past the Euros’ group stage since 2009, and Wales, making their major tournament debut, each brought thousands of vocal supporters.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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At the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Hogan attempted to resurrect his wrestling persona to appease a sea of devoted Trump supporters who were not there to cheer for him.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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