as in patriots
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 loyalists
Morales loyalists later joined the demonstrations, escalating demands to include Paz’s resignation.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
The Battle of the Gullet (originally cut from Season 2 due to budget constraints) is finally here, showcasing the epic naval battle between the Blacks, Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) forces, and the Greens, the King’s Landing loyalists under King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).
—Matt Minton, Variety, 22 June 2026
These Endeavour Canova shoes, however, are so well designed that even Brooks loyalists have given them a proper seal of approval.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
The city’s legislature is filled with Beijing loyalists after an electoral overhaul.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
These loyalists profoundly impact our security, our economy and our quality of life.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
His death sparked celebration among Iranians who opposed his rule and despair from pro-regime loyalists.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Trump’s backers continued to complain about the touchscreen voting machines, with some loyalists espousing wild conspiracy theories.
—Kate Brumback, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Thousands of British loyalists from Georgia and South Carolina fled to Florida during the Revolutionary War.
—Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
The Battle of the Gullet (originally cut from Season 2 due to budget constraints) is finally here, showcasing the epic naval battle between the Blacks, Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) forces, and the Greens, the King’s Landing loyalists under King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).
—Matt Minton, Variety, 22 June 2026
These Endeavour Canova shoes, however, are so well designed that even Brooks loyalists have given them a proper seal of approval.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
The city’s legislature is filled with Beijing loyalists after an electoral overhaul.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
These loyalists profoundly impact our security, our economy and our quality of life.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
His death sparked celebration among Iranians who opposed his rule and despair from pro-regime loyalists.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Trump’s backers continued to complain about the touchscreen voting machines, with some loyalists espousing wild conspiracy theories.
—Kate Brumback, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Thousands of British loyalists from Georgia and South Carolina fled to Florida during the Revolutionary War.
—Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalists
patriots
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Celebrating the intersection of family histories with American history is at the heart of organizations like Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), a male lineage society with nearly 40,000 members descended from patriots of the American Revolution.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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In fact, the truest of patriots tackle complex issues, resolving to create a more perfect union.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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“Loyalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalists. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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