as in partisans
one who stubbornly or intolerantly adheres to his or her own opinions and prejudices
a dogmatist as far as economics are concerned, he's an unquestioning supporter of the supply-side theory
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Recent Examples of dogmatists
Are there moments that will make architectural dogmatists cringe?
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Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogmatists
Noun
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With a large pack of Democrats running and just two serious Republican contenders, Democratic partisans feared their fractured vote would let the GOP nab both spots in Tuesday’s top-two primary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Tribalism renders too many partisans unable to think ahead more than one election.—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Plane Spotting From Airport Hotels Special aviation packages are not the only way for plane fanatics to get up close and personal with their passion.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Virginia's capital city has something for every kind of traveler—from history lovers and art fanatics to foodies and outdoorsy types.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Samberg was among the first to call out the inevitable crowd of bigots and MAGA-enthusiasts that would wail and scream.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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And she’s proved that even people who don’t see themselves as bigots will watch this content—and in some cases laugh along.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Dogmatists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogmatists. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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