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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
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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
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Recent Examples of true believer
This is one of the stranger ironies — liberal politicians, often skeptical of market forces, become true believers in rosy stock market projections that will render new commitments affordable.
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Daniel Disalvo, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
These are works of deep conviction, carved in steel by a true believer in metal’s transcendental power.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Much of the information about the benefits of coffee grounds for roses is anecdotal (don't tell that to my friend Carol, a true believer).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
The film’s content suggests that Deal and Lessin are primarily focused on rallying the true believers to get even more involved, not converting anyone to Goodman’s worldview.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Disalvo, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
These are works of deep conviction, carved in steel by a true believer in metal’s transcendental power.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Much of the information about the benefits of coffee grounds for roses is anecdotal (don't tell that to my friend Carol, a true believer).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
The film’s content suggests that Deal and Lessin are primarily focused on rallying the true believers to get even more involved, not converting anyone to Goodman’s worldview.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true believer
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With a large pack of Democrats running and just two serious Republican contenders, Democratic partisans feared their fractured vote would let the GOP nab both spots in Tuesday’s top-two primary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Tribalism renders too many partisans unable to think ahead more than one election.—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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But for longtime leaders of education organizations and tech proponents, the book has become a problem.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Whatever proponents call these statutes, the national effect is the same.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The taking of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
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The new Lebanese government came to power with promises to disarm groups like Hezbollah, but the militants resisted.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Wildfire resiliency advocates are warning that the loss of these funds will leave the state vulnerable to devastation, and are calling on California’s next governor to take that threat seriously.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Environmental advocates say the removal left communities in the dark about chemical risks in their backyards.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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That skepticism runs throughout the show, though Doyle does not sound especially interested in becoming an anti-AI crusader.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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Non-plastic goods are usually more expensive for the business, and less user friendly for the customer–a lose-lose situation for all but the most fervent eco-crusader.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Several supporters said raising a Pride flag in town would help LGBTQ+ residents feel accepted.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Union supporters contend that the thousands of workers — despite different titles and job areas — face similar dis-empowerment in their day-to-day jobs.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Progressive pushback Klobuchar handily won the endorsement, but not without first facing progressive party activists.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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In Florida, activists rallied this spring to protect treatment access for low-income residents, and successfully pressured lawmakers into funding HIV care through June 2026.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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In the leadership and care phase, your role is that of an advocator.—
Rodney C. Adkins,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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“True believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true%20believer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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