as in patriot
a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies
die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries
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Recent Examples of loyalist
The crowd includes honeymooners and multigenerational families, Marriott loyalists cashing in points, and travelers who appreciate a sense of history.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Top Boomer leaders surrounded themselves with people who would subordinate themselves entirely to the boss’s vision — loyalists, not heirs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026
In the film, the eponymous father-son duo work as independent contractors for the New Republic, with Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver) sending them out on missions to hunt down Galactic Empire loyalists known as Imperial Remnants.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
But for adults, couples, Marriott Bonvoy loyalists, and repeat Disney visitors, there may not be a better overall value on property.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Top Boomer leaders surrounded themselves with people who would subordinate themselves entirely to the boss’s vision — loyalists, not heirs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026
In the film, the eponymous father-son duo work as independent contractors for the New Republic, with Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver) sending them out on missions to hunt down Galactic Empire loyalists known as Imperial Remnants.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
But for adults, couples, Marriott Bonvoy loyalists, and repeat Disney visitors, there may not be a better overall value on property.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalist
patriot
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At the eleventh hour, country star Toby Keith, rock band 3 Doors Down, and perennial patriot Lee Greenwood all ultimately signed on.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Iran is scheduled to open group-stage play against New Zealand on June 15 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, where tens of thousands of freedom-loving Iranian-American patriots are expected in the stands.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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“Loyalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalist. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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