polytheists

plural of polytheist

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Noun
  • There is a certain irony in that nearly all those cited were people of Christian faith — in order of appearance: practicing Catholic; passionate theist; committed Church of Scotland; and lifelong Lutheran.
    Denis Alexander, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Philosophical critics and subsequent scientific inquiry heaped doubt on Kant’s objectivism, and advancing secularism rendered for many his theist explanation for the morally reasoning immortal soul somewhat antique.
    Gerard Baker, WSJ, 13 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • For weeks, Oasis zealots have devoured online videos of the siblings strolling out onstage together, arms raised in victory and hugs brief yet genuine.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
  • That's just part of what Nikita Bridan says should be a compelling package, even for anti-EV zealots.
    Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • During the Crusades, the Inquisition, and countless pogroms, Jews were demonized as infidels who refused to abandon their faith, even under threat of death.
    Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
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“Polytheists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polytheists. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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