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
Through fasting, believers also experience the hunger and thirst of the poor, further building a sense of compassion and generosity.
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Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
All of us must consent, not just the believers in the ideology that has won the election.
—Roger Van Zanen, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Since 1957, believers and non-believers alike have sought refuge at the 10-acre estate, with meandering woodland paths and rocky gardens nestled along a quiet, lake-like inlet of Long Island Sound.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Many of the young and highly educated cohorts who populate the portions of the left most suspicious of universal liberal values are also among those least likely to identify as religious believers.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
The holy day got its name from the ashes placed on the believers' foreheads in the shape of a cross.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
With vivid stories and unforgettable characters, this behind-the-scenes account is a must-read for hockey fans and believers in miracles.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
That’s true even as long-time believers are still proudly betting on bitcoin, despite of the charts and the naysayers.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
So this isn't just an arbitrary theory; there is some evidence to it — or coincidences, believers say.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
All of us must consent, not just the believers in the ideology that has won the election.
—Roger Van Zanen, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Since 1957, believers and non-believers alike have sought refuge at the 10-acre estate, with meandering woodland paths and rocky gardens nestled along a quiet, lake-like inlet of Long Island Sound.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Many of the young and highly educated cohorts who populate the portions of the left most suspicious of universal liberal values are also among those least likely to identify as religious believers.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
The holy day got its name from the ashes placed on the believers' foreheads in the shape of a cross.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
With vivid stories and unforgettable characters, this behind-the-scenes account is a must-read for hockey fans and believers in miracles.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
That’s true even as long-time believers are still proudly betting on bitcoin, despite of the charts and the naysayers.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
So this isn't just an arbitrary theory; there is some evidence to it — or coincidences, believers say.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Believers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believers. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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