EVANGELIST Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

evangelist

noun

Definition of evangelist

as in activist

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Recent Examples of evangelist Now 62, the Hall of Famer is reinventing himself as a grassroots evangelist, challenging pay-to-play costs and field shortages while mentoring kids. — Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 Anthony Pompliano built his reputation as a laser-eyed crypto evangelist. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 June 2026 Karpman is an evangelist for the sport as being one that amateur hobbyists can grow with over time. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026 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. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for evangelist

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Noun

The California State Fair and Embarc’s team are honoring the activists who were on the front line of the fight throughout the festival’s run this year.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
Cuban activist Salomé García met Otero Alcántara in Havana in 2012 through their work as artists.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026

Definition of activist

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Background After the Hawaiian Islands were charted in the late 18th century, American and European merchants, missionaries, and settlers began arriving there in earnest in the 1800s.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
More than a century ago, French Catholic missionaries introduced winemaking to northern Yunnan, producing vines for sacramental wine and leaving behind a legacy that blends European techniques with local Tibetan culture.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of missionary

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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

The ritual confers the Holy Spirit from one bishop to another and recalls Christ’s gesture to his apostles.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
According to the gospels, Jesus traveled here from biblical Galilee, while the apostle Paul established a thriving church here.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 23 June 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

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While advocates for court reporters say humans can still do the job better than machines, the fact that many hearings occur without any official transcript at all has drawn concern from top state officials.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Human rights advocates have also welcomed Jin’s release but cautioned that many members of Zion Church still remain behind bars.

— Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of advocate

Noun

Florida has previously followed Texas on education policy, adopting a religious chaplain policy in 2024 a year after Texas did.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
The service members outside those categories are the least likely to have a chaplain who knows their tradition.

— Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

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