EVANGELIST Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

evangelist

noun

Definition of evangelist

as in activist

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as in missionary

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Recent Examples of evangelist The world’s seventh-richest man is the primary evangelist for smart glasses. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Scholars have demonstrated that political leaders like Eisenhower and religious figures, such as the increasingly popular evangelist Billy Graham, all stressed the importance of strong religious faith. — David Mislin, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 In my experience, when a spreadsheet supremo turns healthcare evangelist, there’s usually a compelling backstory. — Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Moore was a Baptist evangelist, admired for his knowledge of the Scriptures and for his satirical edge from the pulpit. — Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for evangelist

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Noun

Magneto-type helmets so activists can’t read the minds of la migra?

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
That changed, a few weeks in, when Burke received a phone call from the conservative activist Christopher Rufo.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of activist

Noun

The New York Times, which first reported Rideout's release, said the 50-year-old had worked as a missionary in Niger for 19 years and was a pilot for SIM International.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last October, has been released and will be reunited with his extended family, his organization said in a statement on Friday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of missionary

Noun

Terrell, who is gay and doubles as a night-club promoter, brings in scores of drinkers to their perpetually sleepy pub, transforming it into Philadelphia’s trendiest gay bar.

— Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
The concert promoter’s local portfolio leaves a gap in the market for acts that have graduated beyond the smaller venues but aren’t yet drawing arena-sized crowds, Schalk said.

— Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of promoter

Noun

But don’t discount soul belter Olivia Dean and R&B revivalist Leon Thomas.

— Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2025
The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna as an Islamic revivalist movement seeking to establish a worldwide Islamic caliphate by peaceful means.

— Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of revivalist

Noun

In his first letter to the Corinthians in the New Testament, the apostle Paul describes bringing together members of the early Christian community across economic divides to share everything in common.

— Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Camino de Santiago blends history, spirituality and scenery on the route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of the apostle Saint James.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of apostle

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In 1976, the residence was redesigned as a retirement home for church missioners.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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

Definition of missioner

Noun

Some of us assist in delivery rooms, some of us administer medications, some of us advocate for our patients to insurance companies to make sure lifesaving is covered.

— Nancy Hagans, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
Banks, the first saxophonist to receive the prestigious Avery Fisher Award, is a tireless advocate for his instrument in the classical world.

— Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of advocate

Noun

Detectives later learned Chaneyfield had traveled to Baltimore in his role as a chaplain for Compassionate Care Hospice, where he was scheduled to preside over a funeral, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Chaneyfield also was the chaplain for Compassionate Care Hospice in Lakeland and had previously been employed by Crystal Lake Middle School as a substitute teacher.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of chaplain

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