as in recruits
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect
an adult proselyte who had only recently been baptized
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as in converts
to persuade to change to one's religious faith
she's been trying to proselyte everyone in the office ever since she joined that church
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proselytes
Noun
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On Thursday, as part of the pre-graduation presentations and events, 16 recruits from 11 countries became American citizens in a naturalization ceremony.—
Betsy Badell,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd and the rest of the Carolina Panthers’ new recruits will begin work at Bank of America Stadium on April 20.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But now, the owners of capital want to bring the unifying corporate narrative in-house and entrust it to an insider who can create a mythology that converts brand promise into a hero’s journey, an epic tale that stars every consumer who commits him or herself to the brand’s belief system.—
Bruce Stockler,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The strap comes in a variety of colors and easily converts from a wrist strap to a crossbody with a click.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Three other major candidates, all political newcomers, say an outsider is needed to shake up the status quo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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For Kauffman newcomers, say international fans, the KC2026 transportation system could be an answer.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Proselytes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proselytes. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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