secularist

noun

Definition of secularistnext
as in skeptic

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Recent Examples of secularist The American Revolution was, at heart, frankly and undeniably secularist. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 The agency that comes with a liberal secularist society does not account for the structure that religion once provided in meaning-making. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secularist
  1. skeptic
  2. agnostic
  3. atheist
Noun
  • Under Kennedy, vaccine skeptics have been elevated to prominent positions and public-health agencies have suppressed the publication of scientific reports that diverge from his preferred narrative.
    — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ladapo has asserted himself as one of the country’s most outspoken vaccine skeptics, going beyond what some of his fellow Republicans have been comfortable with.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of skeptic
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  • When the Yanks are chasing history, even Denver’s soccer agnostics are looking for a shotgun seat on the bandwagon.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026
  • However, all persons of faith, as well as atheists and agnostics, would do well to heed his words.
    — Brendan Steinhauser, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Definition of agnostic
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  • When the rain ends a drought, an atheist can feel grateful that the tomatoes will survive.
    — Mark Schroeder, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
  • Her insights into Maher being a longstanding atheist were a good link back to Twain.
    — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of atheist

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“Secularist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secularist. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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