IDEOLOGISTS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

ideologists

noun

plural of ideologist

as in sectarians

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Instead, the ideologues of Russian imperialism have turned to random musings and belligerent hate speech, which seems intended to confuse rather than convince.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Unthinking ideologues are the problem.

— Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 31 May 2026

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Last school year, enrollment at traditional public schools fell by 13,000 students; this year, Steiger projected the district’s enrollment to drop by another 8,000.

— Austin Horn July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
On Wednesday, the Regents will discuss the history and purpose of the A-G course requirements that high school students must complete to be eligible for entry to the UC system.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

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Garrett says the new protocols acknowledge that academic institutions have the responsibility to take steps for the safety of their researchers and protect them from potentially dangerous interactions with conspiracy theorists and other reactionary zealots.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
March 13, 2026 For Gen Z neophytes and hardcore fans overseas (South Asian and Nigerian Mike zealots apparently have a lot to say on the matter), the idea of MJ/Prince ever being a rivalry is laughable.

— Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026

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OnePlus has been a key Android brand for enthusiasts in the US and other regions, but the company has struggled to find a footing outside China and India.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
There’s a big difference between selecting a film to stream from your bed and getting out of the house, going to a store and talking about movies with a clerk and fellow film enthusiasts.

— Rotem Rozental, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of enthusiasts

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Soft serve is a particular strength here, and devotees know to ask for the coffee–black raspberry twist, a Massachusetts oddity found at only a handful of parlors around the state.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Today, Kaia Gerber, Lily-Rose Depp, Hailey Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo and Blackpink’s Jennie are among the growing list of Repetto devotees.

— Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 13 July 2026

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