schismatics

Definition of schismaticsnext
plural of schismatic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schismatics
Noun
  • But in order to remain a meaningful platform for creative renegades, the festival needs to also take risks.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
  • But a few renegades creatively defected across the pond, looking instead at America for inspiration.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Among the defectors, only two started games for the Canes in 2025.
    Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • At the time, the president vowed to back primary challengers to the Republican defectors.
    Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Peppering dashes of humor into its brew of foreboding, the movie views the rise of an authoritarian movement through its effect on a family of unbelievers, covering a five-year period that begins in celebration and ends somewhere very different.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Schismatics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schismatics. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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