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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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3
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
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.
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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
Republicans are all in on giving away goodies to their co-partisans and fermenting a code that looks like Swiss cheese.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 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
That was the result of angry partisans taking seriously Trump’s bogus election-fraud claims.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Republicans are all in on giving away goodies to their co-partisans and fermenting a code that looks like Swiss cheese.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 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
That was the result of angry partisans taking seriously Trump’s bogus election-fraud claims.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partisans
Noun
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Scientology is a religious group shrouded in privacy that has garnered attention for its celebrity adherents, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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He’d been struck that the Milwaukee branch of the adherents to his cause were forever boasting about their superior sanitation systems.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hamas has previously denied that its militants committed rape during the October 7 attack.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The primary objectives to reach that goal include the total removal of Hamas militants from the region, the decommissioning of weapons, and de-radicalization of the Palestinian population.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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In classic Earle fashion, the social media star was transparent with her followers and gave them a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her photo shoot ahead of the 2025 SI Swimsuit launch.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Bedford Erickson, 3, has captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of followers on social media who follow his journey living with a rare condition called Schwartz-Jampel syndrome.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In the run-up to the Biennale, politicians, artists, and activists alike had called on the show to drop Israel and Russia from the show.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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But activists say Beijing is becoming less willing to release prisoners who have confronted it over human rights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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In regards to the Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reteam exceeding $80M+, the pic really needs the date crowd, Prada fanatics, and ladies night to make a trail toward multiplexes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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In 2025, the eatery was voted among the Top 50 sports bar in Charlotte, cementing itself as a go-to spot for sports fanatics, CharlotteFive previously reported.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Just imagine singing along with a club full of other disciples.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Rome, Leo washed the feet of others, as the story of the Last Supper records Jesus doing for his disciples.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 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 16 May. 2026.
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