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Recent Examples of evangelist
The broadcast, which featured former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho and Braintree founder and controversial anti-aging evangelist Bryan Johnson, was available on the Roku sports channel in North America, and it was streamed across YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Rumble, Twitch and Kick.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Simien is also an evangelist for rewriting negative perceptions about Memphis by highlighting its vibrant musical present.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The former reality star then become an evangelist for affected homeowners, and launched his mayoral campaign.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The group got its start when evangelist Billy Graham challenged Congress to create a national day of prayer.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Simien is also an evangelist for rewriting negative perceptions about Memphis by highlighting its vibrant musical present.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The former reality star then become an evangelist for affected homeowners, and launched his mayoral campaign.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The group got its start when evangelist Billy Graham challenged Congress to create a national day of prayer.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evangelist
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In 2016, at 89 years old, Lee, a former teacher and lifelong activist, walked from her home in Fort Worth, Texas, to the nation's capital in an effort to get Juneteenth -- commemorating the end of slavery in the United States -- named a national holiday.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Opal Lee has held many titles in her nearly 100 years – mother, grandmother, teacher, activist.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Friends described Boelter as an evangelical Christian and occasional preacher and missionary who held politically conservative views and had been struggling to find work.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Stafford, a medical missionary with the mission organization Serge, was transferred to Germany and treated at Berlin's Charite University Hospital.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Birmingham police confirmed the individual who rented the backyard over the weekend was a promoter.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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As his promoter Hearn confirmed to The Athletic last week, Joshua’s contract states the bout must take place in the UK.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Modern reggae revivalist Protoje will bring his distinctive blend of influences to the Miami Beach Bandshell on Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets: MiamiBeachBandshell.com. … Reggae Fest and headliner Alkaline will be at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets: KaseyaCenter.com.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2026
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Winged Wheel were already a supergroup when members of no wavers Spray Paint, garage rock revivalists Tyvek, ambient experimentalist Matchess, and primitive guitarist Matthew J. Rolin teamed up remotely to make the murky post-punk of 2022’s No Island.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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The 500-plus-mile (805 km) pilgrimage trail has a 1,000-year history and leads to the tomb of the apostle Saint James at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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In 1976, the residence was redesigned as a retirement home for church missioners.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Kelley Hudlow, missioner for clergy formation for the diocese, told NBC affiliate WVTM of Birmingham soon after the shooting that church leaders were trying to learn more.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
17 June 2022
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Boyd, a fourth-generation farmer and longtime civil rights advocate, said generations of Black farmers have faced barriers accessing government loans and agricultural assistance programs.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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But he and other LGBTQ+ advocates also say that the current political climate, with its backlash to gay rights progress, is playing a role.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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After his escape from slavery in Kentucky, Allensworth joined the Civil War on the Union side, becoming a chaplain and rising to the rank of Colonel.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Watkins will play Elaine, who carries the spirit of Promise as the town’s head librarian, postmaster, sheriff, veterinarian, chaplain, and aunt to Asher (Eikenberry).—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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“Evangelist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evangelist. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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