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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 crusaders
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 nationalists
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
Vice presidents used to embrace their role as national leaders who could calm passions rather than partisans who rub salt in every wound.
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
This question elicited markedly different responses among partisans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Where the political polarization of AI goes next will probably depend on unpredictable future events and how partisans opportunistically seize on them.
—Nathan E. Sanders, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Before long, though, partisans on the other side had the inflammatory billboards replaced.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The cumulative effect is a Congress dominated by out-of-touch partisans more focused on tearing down the other side than governing and addressing the complicated problems facing citizens and the nation.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
In New York and New Jersey, patriot militias, loyalist partisans and British regulars raided across county lines, targeting farms and neighbors.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Just days prior, Julani’s forces massacred between 800 and 2,000 Alawite and Christian civilians during a brutal crackdown on anti-government partisans along the coast.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Mar. 2025
But the militant group now has to contend with an aftermath that for many Lebanese, including some Hezbollah partisans, looks very much like defeat.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
This question elicited markedly different responses among partisans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Where the political polarization of AI goes next will probably depend on unpredictable future events and how partisans opportunistically seize on them.
—Nathan E. Sanders, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Before long, though, partisans on the other side had the inflammatory billboards replaced.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The cumulative effect is a Congress dominated by out-of-touch partisans more focused on tearing down the other side than governing and addressing the complicated problems facing citizens and the nation.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
In New York and New Jersey, patriot militias, loyalist partisans and British regulars raided across county lines, targeting farms and neighbors.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Just days prior, Julani’s forces massacred between 800 and 2,000 Alawite and Christian civilians during a brutal crackdown on anti-government partisans along the coast.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Mar. 2025
But the militant group now has to contend with an aftermath that for many Lebanese, including some Hezbollah partisans, looks very much like defeat.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partisans
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Academics cite Wallace’s story as one of the catalysts behind a fringe concept that has spread among adherents to the Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, movement and is gaining traction at the highest levels of the federal government.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Srinivasan’s Network State—and its core idea of capturing or creating parallel, anti-democratic institutions—was attracting adherents on the tech right.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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While the action-awareness gap isn’t lost on climate crusaders and corporate comptrollers alike, most climate solutions for reduction start with sentience—fashion included, and no, not just in trend forecasting.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Today’s moral crusaders assume an elementary cause-and-effect relationship between books and readers.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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The other sign was put up by a group of county business owners out of fear that these new residents will be far-right Christian nationalists set on gaining control of local government.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bloody Sunday became one of the defining moments of the Troubles, three decades of sectarian violence involving nationalists seeking a united Ireland, unionists wanting Northern Ireland to remain a province of the United Kingdom, and British forces.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The account has now surpassed 15,000 followers.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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During his announcement, Skinner acknowledged that many of their followers were heavily invested in their relationship and would be devastated by the news.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Each post, often featuring updates about Ginger the tiger, draws thousands of likes and comments from supporters.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump met Milei at the White House two weeks ago, and the Argentine has emerged as one of the US leader’s most ardent supporters abroad.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Courier Journal contributing critic Marc Zakem opened his review of the show by noting how some of his friends turned into fanatics for Springsteen, willing to drive out to Cincinnati and Indianapolis to experience him live.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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There were painters, sewing fanatics, jewelry makers, paper artists, beaders, journal makers and more.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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Helping Vitello's case in San Francisco is the prominent presence of former Tennessee disciples on the organizational depth chart.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bielsa lost both finals but gained admirers and disciples.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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For October, the committee has even more billboards on the way, paid for by Tab lovers across the country.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Dominica Animal-lovers can head down to the Caribbean island of Dominica to visit what will likely become the world's first sperm whale reserve next year as the country acts on its commitment to marine conservation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Partisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partisans. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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