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as in partisans
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 proponents
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 believers
Just as Adolf Eichmann and Albert Speer portrayed themselves not as true believers but as mere functionaries, so Vadim presents himself to Lawrence as a master of method, not of principle.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
The true believers in independence probably were in the minority, as with all revolutions.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s the secret appeal of crypto, and what makes its true believers into something of a cult.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—Daniel Disalvo, New York Daily News, 14 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
Cynics don’t make that money without the true believers — the ones who hear these promises and hold on to them for dear life.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
But America-first true believers, such as Kent and Carlson, won’t be.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Czechia will have supporters in this game, if not true believers.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
The true believers in independence probably were in the minority, as with all revolutions.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s the secret appeal of crypto, and what makes its true believers into something of a cult.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—Daniel Disalvo, New York Daily News, 14 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
Cynics don’t make that money without the true believers — the ones who hear these promises and hold on to them for dear life.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
But America-first true believers, such as Kent and Carlson, won’t be.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Czechia will have supporters in this game, if not true believers.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true believers
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The unprecedented corruption and self-dealing in the White House and the President’s family go entirely without oversight by partisans who once complained about Hunter Biden.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This rhetoric is not just the thoughtless ramblings of mindless partisans.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Its proponents believe nuclear power could address a wide range of problems.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The entrenchment of those supply chains may have been underestimated by proponents of nearshoring and onshoring, while the impacts of higher tariffs may have been overestimated.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Hamas has previously denied that its militants committed rape during the October 7 attack.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The primary objectives to reach that goal include the total removal of Hamas militants from the region, the decommissioning of weapons, and de-radicalization of the Palestinian population.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In recent months, McCann and a team of supporters, including many public school teachers, have knocked on hundreds of doors, arguing that McCann is the candidate who most supports public education, including the state’s flagship public university, which is located in her district.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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In the run-up to the Biennale, politicians, artists, and activists alike had called on the show to drop Israel and Russia from the show.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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But activists say Beijing is becoming less willing to release prisoners who have confronted it over human rights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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The meeting space inside Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta was packed with immigration advocates, members of Taylor's family and cameras as Taylor made his first public statement since his release.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Opposition to this bill is not limited to homeschool advocates.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Since then, graduates have heard from prime ministers, presidents, Supreme Court justices, movie stars, civil-rights crusaders, and Taylor Swift.—
Jonathan Haidt,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Anti-porn crusaders of all ilks also hijacked the news of Radvinsky’s passing for their various pro-censorship agendas.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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This movement, known as critical legal studies, was associated with the political left, and its exponents, known as crits, loved to disparage liberal theorists’ devotion to the Constitution as naïve and counterproductive.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Of course, Huang wasn’t talking to just anyone, but one of the chief exponents of the wealth tax, nationwide and in California.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“True believers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true%20believers. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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