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

Definition of ideologues

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The Leyton Sixth Form College announced the teen’s death, along with services for the students and staff impacted by his death.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
This narrative was given a rocket-fuel boost when UC math professors released an open letter demanding standardized tests be reinstated to weed out the unprepared students cluttering their classes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 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

Definition of zealots

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Not quite even for hardcore devotees of his deep cuts, given his penchant for re-imagining and genre-bending his back catalogue during live performances.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Like the reading, this anthology finds its form through Adnan’s life, pulling her devotees into a chorus of voices.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

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