as in religionist
one who professes a religious faith
for believers, it was sufficient proof that a miracle had occurred
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Recent Examples of believer
If the most fervent believers are correct, AI might one day challenge the power and sovereignty of nation-states.
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Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
For a party that brands itself as the believer in government as a force for equity, justice and prosperity, this is a perilous flaw.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Vaughn received near-constant feedback from Tony Gwynn, a big believer in his upside.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
But many believers and UAP disclosure proponents remain optimistic.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
But Roman Catholic guidelines for fasting differ from those in other faiths that require believers to abstain from food or drink for extended periods.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
It’s even made a believer out of Gramm, who, since 2017, has been making guest appearances with Foreigner at select dates, as some of the band’s other alumni.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Bigger Than Belief is for anyone looking for a fair and honest conversation through a journalistic lens, aiming to make sense of current events impacting local believers.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Catholic Church has given its believers fish and seafood as an alternative for the food in their homes during these days, in addition to favoring vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes in the diet of believers.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
For a party that brands itself as the believer in government as a force for equity, justice and prosperity, this is a perilous flaw.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Vaughn received near-constant feedback from Tony Gwynn, a big believer in his upside.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
But many believers and UAP disclosure proponents remain optimistic.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
But Roman Catholic guidelines for fasting differ from those in other faiths that require believers to abstain from food or drink for extended periods.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
It’s even made a believer out of Gramm, who, since 2017, has been making guest appearances with Foreigner at select dates, as some of the band’s other alumni.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Bigger Than Belief is for anyone looking for a fair and honest conversation through a journalistic lens, aiming to make sense of current events impacting local believers.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Catholic Church has given its believers fish and seafood as an alternative for the food in their homes during these days, in addition to favoring vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes in the diet of believers.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believer
Noun
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Marx retaliates by pulling a string of his own, getting Grossbart back on the list of soldiers headed to the Pacific, potentially turning his co-religionist into cannon fodder.—
Andrew Ridker,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mr Yusuf was already unpopular with left-wing co-religionists for saying after Mr Trump’s election that Muslims should accept his authority.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
22 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Becoming fundamentalist Katie, who asked that her last name not to be published for privacy concerns, was born in Texas, deep in the Bible Belt of the Southern United States.—
Rachel Clarke,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Zig-zagging from a tactical fundamentalist in Amorim to the ultimate pragmatist in the former England boss makes a degree of sense for a club desperate to find stability and show progress.—
Peter South,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believer. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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