Synonyms of loyalists

loyalists

noun

plural of loyalist

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patriots
• nationalists
• chauvinists
• compatriots
• jingoists
• countrymen
• superpatriots
• flag-wavers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• traitors
• collaborators
• spies
• deserters
• quislings
• betrayers
• renegades
• recreants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of loyalists

In other words, the longer Russia’s gerontocratic elites sit atop the institutions that have political legitimacy, constitutional centrality, and access to resources and loyalists, the less likely an orderly transition to the next president will be. — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Opening weekend audience are looking like a mix of under 35, A24 loyalists, followers of Matt Johnson and fans of Bourdain. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

This blatant fealty over objectivity perverts the process by choosing personal loyalists instead of independent public servants. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

This blatant expression of fealty over objectivity perverts the process by choosing personal loyalists instead of independent public servants. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

That is unfortunate for wagon loyalists, but the V60 gets to leave without an awkward farewell edition or cosmetic gimmicks. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Their respective loyalists converted fandom into partisan warfare online. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The growing chorus of criticism has shaken the confidence of Martin's loyalists. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

The travel ball loyalists will say its their way to spend time with their kids. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026