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
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
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
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
But Roman Catholic guidelines for fasting differ from those in other faiths that require believers to abstain from food or drink for extended periods.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 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
But not all Protestant believers.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Through fasting, believers also experience the hunger and thirst of the poor, further building a sense of compassion and generosity.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 26 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
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
But Roman Catholic guidelines for fasting differ from those in other faiths that require believers to abstain from food or drink for extended periods.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 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
But not all Protestant believers.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Through fasting, believers also experience the hunger and thirst of the poor, further building a sense of compassion and generosity.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believers
religionists
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Thus, OKing vaccines may inadvertently embolden individuals to make further changes and cajole co-religionists to condone those changes for the whole group.—
Cory Anderson,
STAT,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Believers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believers. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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