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
With former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in custody in New York, his former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez — a Maduro loyalist and leading figure within the regime for nearly eight years — has been sworn in as the acting president of Venezuela.
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Lilia Luciano, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Cabello, who wields influence over the ruling party and interior security, has been rallying armed colectivos and loyalist groups.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Venezuela is a country of 28 million people, riven by armed militias, criminal organizations, and Chavista loyalists who haven’t simply vanished because Maduro was helicoptered to New York.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump wants loyalists, not competence.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Lilia Luciano, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Cabello, who wields influence over the ruling party and interior security, has been rallying armed colectivos and loyalist groups.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Venezuela is a country of 28 million people, riven by armed militias, criminal organizations, and Chavista loyalists who haven’t simply vanished because Maduro was helicoptered to New York.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump wants loyalists, not competence.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalist
patriot
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For their part, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere each worked hard to persuade Irishmen, Hessians, Indigenous people, and former slaves to defect to the patriot side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whether viewed as a patriot who protected America or as the architect of an era of overreach, Cheney’s legacy remained one of lasting influence—a testament to the enduring force of political will.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Loyalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalist. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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