ideologist

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Recent Examples of ideologist Vance’s first guest was Stephen Miller, a White House deputy chief of staff and arguably the Administration’s chief ideologist. Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideologist
Noun
  • But political ideologues from both the left and the right seem to prefer histories in which the United States is either all bad or all good.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
  • And given the challenges from both left and right, our best hope is to strengthen a political center that brings together moderates who reject the ideologues on their flanks.
    Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, supporters insist their goal is not to attack a student, but to defend women’s sports.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • On one of the main topics, Beccera noted that the state needs to invest in early years education and reduce class sizes to ensure students have a strong educational foundation for their future success.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • The Iraqi prime minister at the time, Nuri al-Maliki, was a Shiite sectarian with close ties to Iran, and many of his fellow Shia thought he could be relied on to listen to Iran’s wishes and find a way to avoid clashing with an Iranian proxy militia.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Both sides insist the other initiated the initial volley of gunfire that killed four agents and six sectarians.
    Joshua Alston, Variety, 12 Apr. 2023
Noun
  • Every October 12, 3 million devotees walk nine kilometers from Guadalajara’s Cathedral back to her home, a basilica in Zapopan that’s eight kilometers east of the Estadio Akron.
    Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
  • Ines de La Fressange, a devotee of flats, went with a metallic-satin combination in 2014 with a two-toned strappy sandal style from Roger Vivier.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Bo-Katan explains the Mandalorians who raised Din and taught him to never show his face are religious zealots known as the Children of the Watch, who broke from Mandalorian society.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
  • In Spanish, the line is gendered, as any bilingual Alcaraz zealot may point out.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • About fifteen years ago, a couple of truck-enthusiast friends of mine took it upon themselves to drive the length of it, some sixty miles.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • In a trailer for a new documentary about the his years in Rome, Leone a Roma, eagle-eyed sneaker enthusiasts were able to spot the pope's unconventional footwear choice.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The Grammy winner is known to be a fan of Dôen, having previously worn the brand's Benoit Dress in Noir Wild Rose for dinner with Dakota Johnson at Via Carota in New York City in May 2025.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
  • When the lights came up, fans stood and cheered for the cast.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The fire caused widespread damage and injured one worshipper.
    Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025

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“Ideologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideologist. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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