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
The other is the design – and that should get Harley loyalists excited.
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New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Historians estimate that at the beginning of the war as many as one-third of all American colonists identified as loyalists.
—Kimberly Nath, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Though security forces and the military high command have largely remained disciplined following the transition pact that accompanied Maduro’s removal, analysts say frustration among ideological loyalists continues to simmer beneath the surface.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
But for Chevy loyalists, the SS option offers performance, good looks and versatility.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The raging cartel war pits Los Chapitos and their allies against loyalists of Zambada.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
These influencers stoke online backlash and invite criticism from the right while charming casual fans and Democratic loyalists.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Replacing them with loyalists could help Warsh get rates down faster.
—Kevin Breuninger,jeff Cox,alex Harring,matt Peterson, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The brand’s faithful loyalists seem to be in for a reward when the iconic nameplate returns in 2028.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Historians estimate that at the beginning of the war as many as one-third of all American colonists identified as loyalists.
—Kimberly Nath, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Though security forces and the military high command have largely remained disciplined following the transition pact that accompanied Maduro’s removal, analysts say frustration among ideological loyalists continues to simmer beneath the surface.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
But for Chevy loyalists, the SS option offers performance, good looks and versatility.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The raging cartel war pits Los Chapitos and their allies against loyalists of Zambada.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
These influencers stoke online backlash and invite criticism from the right while charming casual fans and Democratic loyalists.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Replacing them with loyalists could help Warsh get rates down faster.
—Kevin Breuninger,jeff Cox,alex Harring,matt Peterson, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The brand’s faithful loyalists seem to be in for a reward when the iconic nameplate returns in 2028.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalists
patriots
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The top five mascot finalists were coyotes, lions, owls, patriots and wolves.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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In 1782, Aspden learned that all of his property had been confiscated and would be sold to aid the patriots in the American Revolution.—
Kimberly Nath,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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“Loyalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalists. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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