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
Picaud said the cathedral welcomes both believers and visitors, and hosts religious services throughout each day.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Call us believers in the Qnity Electronics story.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Traditional believers say, that’s God.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
At its core was a conviction that the Holy Spirit moves through believers in supernatural ways — speaking in tongues, prophecy, divine healing and other miracles.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
His early believers include KSON San Diego, KKBQ Houston and WFUS Tampa.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
That said, the executive is a firm believer in the power of brick-and-mortar.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Move’s work was that not of a satirist but of a believer, of a terrific dancer who inhabited Graham’s genius.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Reserve outfielder Alex Call is a big believer in the usefulness of simulation.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Call us believers in the Qnity Electronics story.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Traditional believers say, that’s God.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
At its core was a conviction that the Holy Spirit moves through believers in supernatural ways — speaking in tongues, prophecy, divine healing and other miracles.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
His early believers include KSON San Diego, KKBQ Houston and WFUS Tampa.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
That said, the executive is a firm believer in the power of brick-and-mortar.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Move’s work was that not of a satirist but of a believer, of a terrific dancer who inhabited Graham’s genius.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Reserve outfielder Alex Call is a big believer in the usefulness of simulation.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believer
Noun
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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
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Other kinds of religious organizations are also allowed to prefer co-religionists in their hiring — a Catholic charity is allowed to prefer Catholics in the hiring process.—
Julie Moreau,
NBC News,
26 Aug. 2019
Noun
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And speaking of God, Heather has been teasing a spooky urban legend all episode about a Mormon fundamentalist who, rumor has it, disappeared into the valley to basically hunt good-time girls.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believer. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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