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also partizans
1
as in adherents
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
partisans of the charismatic leader refuse to tolerate any criticism of him at all
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2
as in militants
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
a partisan of the revolution who was even willing to give her life for it
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as in sectarians
one who stubbornly or intolerantly adheres to his or her own opinions and prejudices
she's too much of a political partisan to ever concede that the other side might have a valid point
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Recent Examples of partisans
It was then recycled on social media by anti-Israel partisans who amplified the slur into an urban legend.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
This has not always endeared him to some Democratic partisans.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The unprecedented corruption and self-dealing in the White House and the President’s family go entirely without oversight by partisans who once complained about Hunter Biden.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
This rhetoric is not just the thoughtless ramblings of mindless partisans.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The economy overall Beyond the personal, partisans have slightly different takes on what's happening to the state's economy.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s a reason why strident partisans like Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton and progressives Tom Steyer and Katie Porter have consistently placed high in the polls, while moderates like Becerra, his frenemy Antonio Villaraigosa and San Jose mayor Matt Mahan have lagged.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The map of states that offer the highest-quality public preschool programs would surprise some partisans.
—Moriah Balingit, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The map of states that offer the highest-quality public preschool programs would surprise some partisans.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
This has not always endeared him to some Democratic partisans.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The unprecedented corruption and self-dealing in the White House and the President’s family go entirely without oversight by partisans who once complained about Hunter Biden.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
This rhetoric is not just the thoughtless ramblings of mindless partisans.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The economy overall Beyond the personal, partisans have slightly different takes on what's happening to the state's economy.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s a reason why strident partisans like Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton and progressives Tom Steyer and Katie Porter have consistently placed high in the polls, while moderates like Becerra, his frenemy Antonio Villaraigosa and San Jose mayor Matt Mahan have lagged.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The map of states that offer the highest-quality public preschool programs would surprise some partisans.
—Moriah Balingit, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The map of states that offer the highest-quality public preschool programs would surprise some partisans.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partisans
Noun
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Its adherents promote terrorism and sabotage to incite a race war and to bring about social collapse.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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And most of today’s Esperanto adherents are neither naïve nor even particularly batty.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Islamabad and Washington shared intelligence that led to the capture of Al Qaeda leaders and militants, especially those who threatened the Pakistani state.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
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The taking of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
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The series, produced by Miraculous Corp, the joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG, is broadcast in more than 150 territories and has amassed over 60 million followers across social media platforms.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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What may not be as familiar is Smith’s consistently upbeat attitude in the midst of chaos, capturing it all for her followers on Instagram and YouTube as The Unlikely Countrywoman.—
Caroline Utz,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Hernandez's mother, Nereyda Hernandez, and other LGBTQ activists spoke in support of the trans athlete.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Progressive pushback Klobuchar handily won the endorsement, but not without first facing progressive party activists.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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With the possible exception of the bike-lane debacle in Chicago, dominated by zero-sum fanatics, few debates have been as nasty as the one involving Chicagoland’s new football stadium.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Many have criticised the Luce for doing this – for looking too much like a Jaguar I-Pace, not at all like a Ferrari and, perhaps the greatest crime of all for supercar fanatics of old, landing somewhere between generic and forgettable.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Hijras often seek out a guru, an older and more experienced hijra, to become their chelas, or disciples.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Other Lynn disciples poured into the ranks.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Since then, graduates have heard from prime ministers, presidents, Supreme Court justices, movie stars, civil-rights crusaders, and Taylor Swift.—
Jonathan Haidt,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Anti-porn crusaders of all ilks also hijacked the news of Radvinsky’s passing for their various pro-censorship agendas.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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While Washington was private about his Anglican beliefs and a supporter of religious freedom for all faiths, Christian nationalists have been reviving the image, and with it, the claim that the US is an inherently Christian nation at its origin.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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However, the issue cannot be resolved by simply blaming those who lean toward the right or become nationalists.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Partisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partisans. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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