as in dissident
a person who believes, teaches, or advocates something opposed to accepted beliefs
a society that prized conformity very highly and treated dissenters of any kind very harshly
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Recent Examples of dissenter
People have been betrayed by organizations, families and religious groups, which can be harshest on their dissenters.
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Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
The dissenters were Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
People have been betrayed by organizations, families and religious groups, which can be harshest on their dissenters.
—Peter Smith, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Yet Buffett is known for treating even rude dissenters at shareholder meetings with respect and refuses to dobusiness with people of questionable character.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
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Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
The dissenters were Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
People have been betrayed by organizations, families and religious groups, which can be harshest on their dissenters.
—Peter Smith, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Yet Buffett is known for treating even rude dissenters at shareholder meetings with respect and refuses to dobusiness with people of questionable character.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissenter
Noun
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Political opponents across party lines and Chinese dissidents argue the decision prioritizes economic ties over national security and human rights concerns.—
Sylvia Hui,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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Violent crime is also common, and the government violently represses journalists and dissidents.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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This growing group of renegade traders maintain that core truths emerge only after thousands of people express their opinions with their pocketbooks.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2026
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For most of DeSantis’ term, the state has been governed his desire to serve the needs of the wealthy elite while burnishing his credentials as an audacious renegade.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Dissenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissenter. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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