1
as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
they were true believers in an antimaterialist lifestyle, as evidenced by their lack of possessions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
true believers who fought the good fight even when it was out of fashion
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of true believer
So even business leaders who aren’t true believers could ask why risk alienating the famously vindictive, most powerful person in the world — and his army of supporters — when doing so would accomplish little, if anything?
—
Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Much like previous financial crazes around meme stocks and NFTs, true believers view prediction markets through a stick-it-to-the-man prism.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 Jan. 2026
But that, again, would be a sore test for traders who are not true believers.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
In fact, Riefenstahl was a true believer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for true believer
Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Much like previous financial crazes around meme stocks and NFTs, true believers view prediction markets through a stick-it-to-the-man prism.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 Jan. 2026
But that, again, would be a sore test for traders who are not true believers.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
In fact, Riefenstahl was a true believer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for true believer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true believer
Noun
-
Most typically vote like partisans, in favor of their preferred party.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
-
As one Texas insider explained to me, Cornyn is the national candidate who isn’t exactly loved at home, while Paxton draws adoration from partisans at home who may show up to send a message that what’s happening in Washington is not to their tastes.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Despite his history with direct-to-streaming releases, Timothée Chalamet is a proponent of the moviegoing experience.—
Christi Carras,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Both Nakamura and Carlsen are proponents of faster formats and are signed to esports teams.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Israel said four soldiers were killed by militants in Gaza over the same period.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Israel has said four of its soldiers have been killed by Palestinian militants in the same period.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Environmental advocates have long fought for regulators to require oil and gas companies to plug these wells to protect nearby communities and the environment.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
-
The administration's characterization has drawn intense concern from Second Amendment advocates, including the National Rifle Association.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Kennedy has stocked key public health advisory committees with anti-vax crusaders.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
-
While a college student, Jackson was a crusader in the fight against Jim Crow segregation laws.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Macron has been an ardent supporter of social media restrictions, including limiting the age of users who could access social media platforms to children older than 15.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
-
But Gu also has her fair share of supporters – who have also become more vocal this year, with many defending her choices.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Some philosophers and activists advocate for pet abolition, arguing that treating any animals as property is ethically indefensible.—
Margret Grebowicz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
-
This year’s cohort of activists, while quieter than in the past as a result of the ongoing hostilities, is striving to amplify the voices suppressed and introduce emerging artists to a wider audience.—
Tina Ahmadi Krol,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Separately, the company has been hit with sale speculation, most recently that Anta Sports could be a white knight for the brand.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
-
That white knight could be none other than Barry Diller, the former Paramount CEO who was indirectly involved in the creation of Time Warner in the 1980s, and was directly involved in a bidding war for Paramount in the 1990s.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“True believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true%20believer. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
