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as in dogmatists
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as in theorists
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctrinaires
Noun
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Sauer’s optimism seems almost to be intended as a rebuke to the dour ideal of intellectual seriousness that runs from such canonical thinkers as Arthur Schopenhauer in the nineteenth century to Theodor Adorno in the twentieth.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Solo Mindset Collaboration doesn’t happen with magical thinkers.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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And for true purists, a Trailhawk edition with higher ground clearance, water fording capability and true 4WD capability will be available later in 2025.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The Lamborghini Miura, with its limited production run and historical significance, naturally became the subject of scrutiny from purists concerned about maintaining its legacy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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Jane’s fiercely unforgiving tone was adopted by militant Irish nationalists for whom the famine stood as the ultimate proof of English perfidy.—
Fintan O'Toole,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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American diplomats correctly estimated that the Indonesian nationalists could be counted on as allies in the Cold War and did not want the Netherlands to get in the way.—
Nicholas Mulder,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Doctrinaires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctrinaires. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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