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
  • Luckily, market devotees do not have to say goodbye to the South Main grocery store.
    Ella Gonzales May 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
  • Savala’s devotees included a pastor from Waco who brought his own sons, ages 11 and 12 at the time, to Savala’s home beginning in 2021.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • The sociology professor was also a jazz zealot with a little record collection at home.
    Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
  • In his writing, Plante can come off as a zealot.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 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
  • Miles nearly sent the 10,821 fans home happy.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
  • And yet the city is filled with fans of the New York Knicks.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 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 16 May. 2026.

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