as in skeptics
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
a hardheaded unbeliever who demanded to see concrete evidence of any alleged UFO activity
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Recent Examples of unbelievers
Peppering dashes of humor into its brew of foreboding, the movie views the rise of an authoritarian movement through its effect on a family of unbelievers, covering a five-year period that begins in celebration and ends somewhere very different.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbelievers
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Arguing to stay Council member Paul Ridley Ridley, who represents Uptown, Old East Dallas and parts of downtown, has been one of the most vocal skeptics about relocating City Hall so far.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Over 600 remain in political detention, but skeptics doubt the law will accelerate releases since the same judges who prosecuted prisoners will review requests.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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While stars and filmmakers this season tried to cope candidly with questioners, their impact was nonetheless inhibited by the rigors of Oscar rules.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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But your questioners are also asking about test scores?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Unbelievers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelievers. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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