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
In the weeks that followed, the secretary also removed every member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee, replacing them with a merry band of loyalists and skeptics.
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Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The initial announcement in early September included brand loyalists Adriana Lima, Alex Consani, Anok Yai, Joan Smalls, Lily Aldridge and Yumi Nu.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
And suddenly, Glenn and the Jets headed to halftime without running a play in the nearly 40 seconds at their disposal, a move that baffled both their loyalists in New Jersey and the Broncos’ sideline across the pond.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Less than a year later, Venezuela’s electoral council—dominated by Maduro loyalists—announced another sweeping victory for his party in subsequent elections.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Macron, unwilling to cede government leadership to either side, instead appointed loyalists to lead minority governments but these have proven vulnerable to no-confidence motions from rival parties.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Featuring a balanced midsole, a tall, padded heel, and an extended crash pad, many Hoka loyalists report that this underrated silhouette is their favorite from the brand.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Abe loyalists like Takaichi have blocked significant campaign finance reform and accountability initiatives.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Still, in the cities, generations of young Afghans – including Taliban loyalists – have grown up with the internet.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The initial announcement in early September included brand loyalists Adriana Lima, Alex Consani, Anok Yai, Joan Smalls, Lily Aldridge and Yumi Nu.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
And suddenly, Glenn and the Jets headed to halftime without running a play in the nearly 40 seconds at their disposal, a move that baffled both their loyalists in New Jersey and the Broncos’ sideline across the pond.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Less than a year later, Venezuela’s electoral council—dominated by Maduro loyalists—announced another sweeping victory for his party in subsequent elections.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Macron, unwilling to cede government leadership to either side, instead appointed loyalists to lead minority governments but these have proven vulnerable to no-confidence motions from rival parties.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Featuring a balanced midsole, a tall, padded heel, and an extended crash pad, many Hoka loyalists report that this underrated silhouette is their favorite from the brand.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Abe loyalists like Takaichi have blocked significant campaign finance reform and accountability initiatives.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Still, in the cities, generations of young Afghans – including Taliban loyalists – have grown up with the internet.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalists
patriots
Noun
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Another man, older by six years, argued with fellow patriots in a Hong Kong café.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Many Israeli patriots are in exactly that position.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Loyalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalists. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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