revivalists

Definition of revivalistsnext
plural of revivalist

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revivalists
Noun
  • The informal garden style — of which the English garden is the most notable type — dates to the late 17th century when Jesuit missionaries began sending sketches of Chinese Imperial gardens back to England.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Hit the apps Diplomats, CEOs and missionaries often learn languages in high-intensity, immersive environments with dedicated instructors.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • By visiting with the sick and shut-in, helping the bereaved, ministering to the incarcerated, always being willing to open the doors of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church to more people, teaching theology to other pastors and more, Thornhill was a pastor.
    Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As a young religious, Bishop-elect Lombardo did missionary work in Bolivia and Honduras.
    Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020
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“Revivalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revivalists. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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