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
Throughout Chicago, activists, religious leaders, and other residents have maintained a steady resistance to the Administration’s efforts.
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Erin Neil, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Musk asked Naomi Seibt, a right-wing German activist and influencer in her early twenties.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Heather spoke with Richard Propes, an activist, minister and cancer survivor who invited a crew to document his Tenderness Tour, a wheelchair journey that raises awareness for vulnerable communities.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
There was Sundays Childe, created by lesbian activist Bj Hartley Bud, after whom Arizona State University’s LGBTQ+ archive is named.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Erin Neil, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Musk asked Naomi Seibt, a right-wing German activist and influencer in her early twenties.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Heather spoke with Richard Propes, an activist, minister and cancer survivor who invited a crew to document his Tenderness Tour, a wheelchair journey that raises awareness for vulnerable communities.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
There was Sundays Childe, created by lesbian activist Bj Hartley Bud, after whom Arizona State University’s LGBTQ+ archive is named.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
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Many of the president’s supporters have backed his moves to combat drug trade in the region, however, some Republicans, including Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, as well as many Democrats, have expressed concern over the president’s unilateral decisions.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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America’s farmers are among the president’s most dependable supporters.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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What are my rights as a protester in California?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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At least one protester filed a complaint against Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, saying an officer hit her in the throat with a bike handle and police refused to give her his name.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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