as in religionists
one who professes a religious faith
for believers, it was sufficient proof that a miracle had occurred
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Recent Examples of believers
Only the truest of believers thought coach Wayne Tinkle was building something sustainable in the Beavers’ new existence.
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Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The pattern carved through the low bushes symbolizes life's noise and uncertainty, while the building symbolizes the inner peace believers aimed for through their faith, said Kelley Morgan, site manager for the Indiana State Museum's New Harmony State Historic Site.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
And conspiracy theory believers are a sizable portion of the conservative coalition.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
When strapped to social media algorithms, this fake content can help recruit new believers, confuse or frighten enemies and spread propaganda at a scale unimaginable just a few years ago.
—David Klepper, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
In 2023, Nature published results from a study in which skeptics and believers in climate change had to bet on short-term indicators of a planet in crisis, such as higher monthly temperatures, worsening air quality, and more extreme weather.
—Danny Funt, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
For example, some conspiracy theorists may adopt strange beliefs because those beliefs come with a community of loyal and supportive co-believers.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
Brandon Hagel also earned himself a lot of believers at 4 Nations, leaving him nearly a lock, too.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Picaud said the cathedral welcomes both believers and visitors, and hosts religious services throughout each day.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The pattern carved through the low bushes symbolizes life's noise and uncertainty, while the building symbolizes the inner peace believers aimed for through their faith, said Kelley Morgan, site manager for the Indiana State Museum's New Harmony State Historic Site.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
And conspiracy theory believers are a sizable portion of the conservative coalition.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
When strapped to social media algorithms, this fake content can help recruit new believers, confuse or frighten enemies and spread propaganda at a scale unimaginable just a few years ago.
—David Klepper, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
In 2023, Nature published results from a study in which skeptics and believers in climate change had to bet on short-term indicators of a planet in crisis, such as higher monthly temperatures, worsening air quality, and more extreme weather.
—Danny Funt, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
For example, some conspiracy theorists may adopt strange beliefs because those beliefs come with a community of loyal and supportive co-believers.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
Brandon Hagel also earned himself a lot of believers at 4 Nations, leaving him nearly a lock, too.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Picaud said the cathedral welcomes both believers and visitors, and hosts religious services throughout each day.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Believers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believers. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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