1
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
Only true believers could expect such blissful symmetry.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Tech CEOs lobbying Trump similarly risk the wrath of true believers in the administration who, quite simply, hate them.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Many had been posting videos to TikTok about what people should expect when the Rapture occurs, namely that Jesus will take true believers to heaven as Earth enters an apocalypse.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Yet that doesn’t stop the continuing argument between true believers in both camps.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Because primaries are partisan in nature, the folks who are most likely to turn out are true believers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Tech CEOs lobbying Trump similarly risk the wrath of true believers in the administration who, quite simply, hate them.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Many had been posting videos to TikTok about what people should expect when the Rapture occurs, namely that Jesus will take true believers to heaven as Earth enters an apocalypse.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Yet that doesn’t stop the continuing argument between true believers in both camps.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Because primaries are partisan in nature, the folks who are most likely to turn out are true believers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true believers
Noun
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Vice presidents used to embrace their role as national leaders who could calm passions rather than partisans who rub salt in every wound.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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This question elicited markedly different responses among partisans.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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Short-term rentals have been a hot-button issue for Nantucket, with supporters of tighter limits arguing that wealthy tourists are gobbling up all the housing options for workers and proponents of a more lax policy highlighting how important visitors are to the island’s economy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The nascent market is currently led by the likes of Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, and proponents say the technology can ease air traffic congestion.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The country has faced years of bloodshed from Boko Haram militants and armed bandits, whose motives are often linked more to territorial control and ransom than to religion.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Israel said its strikes had targeted dozens of militants.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s aggressive second-term agenda has thrilled his supporters, but Democrats are hoping many voters see it as overreach.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Up in a second-deck corner of the GEODIS Park, in Section 233, a group of about 60 spirited Inter Miami La Familia supporters chanted and jumped up and down as Messi and his teammates took the field.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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The apology came after a sustained campaign by historians and activists who argued that the victims were persecuted for being poor, vulnerable, or simply different.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hosted at The Current at Chelsea Piers in New York City, The Time 100 Next Gala featured a cohort of global emerging leaders from a diverse background of expertise, including activists, actors, athletes and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Employees who have positive AI experiences become AI advocates, driving organic adoption throughout the organization.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Many parents and online safety advocates think more can be done.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While the action-awareness gap isn’t lost on climate crusaders and corporate comptrollers alike, most climate solutions for reduction start with sentience—fashion included, and no, not just in trend forecasting.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Today’s moral crusaders assume an elementary cause-and-effect relationship between books and readers.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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The prime exponents are Brentford, with whom Gronnemark has worked on a consultancy basis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“True believers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true%20believers. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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