1
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
Gabriel is a true believer in Nike Monarchs, a style of 1990s sneaker that looks, well, like something your dad or grandfather might wear.
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Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
That’s a pretty big secret, one that’s been kept by Valya’s true believers for years and by Avila, whose loyalty to Valya appears to be grounded more in fear than respect.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024
But the effect isn’t felt just among MAGA true believers.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2024
There are certainly true believers in the technology, but they are accompanied by celebrities and memelords drumming up new coins based on viral memes, and scores of day traders hoping to catch one of these speculation tokens at the right moment.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
That’s a pretty big secret, one that’s been kept by Valya’s true believers for years and by Avila, whose loyalty to Valya appears to be grounded more in fear than respect.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024
But the effect isn’t felt just among MAGA true believers.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2024
There are certainly true believers in the technology, but they are accompanied by celebrities and memelords drumming up new coins based on viral memes, and scores of day traders hoping to catch one of these speculation tokens at the right moment.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true believer
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Like today, partisans were divided over what colleges should teach.—
Johann Neem / Made by History,
TIME,
2 Jan. 2025
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This is particularly true in recent years, when partisans' views of crime have tended to change based on the party of the president.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Lately, proponents of the cull have pointed to a 2023 study by researchers from the Animal and Plant Health Agency, which seemed to show a reduction in bovine tuberculosis.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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Hours before this year’s legislative session formally began, proponents of school vouchers had already embarked on their push for what is likely to be one of the most contested topics in Idaho over the coming months.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2025
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Some legislators and advocates say faster results would allow less time for misinformation about election administration to take hold.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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Also, a coalition of patients, doctors and advocates plan to gather outside the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to highlight the human impact of care denials by health insurers.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Where temperance crusaders once wielded biblical rhetoric, today’s public health researchers arrive with cancer studies and statistics.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
13 Jan. 2025
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Depending on one’s politics, Gaetz could be seen as a conservative crusader or a far-right villain.—
Scott Wong,
NBC news,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the political chaos provoked by the Dec. 3 martial law declaration is expected to continue, as Yoon and his ruling party supporters remain defiant against the insurrection charges.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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Councilman Luis Rodriguez, who campaigned on preserving parks and green spaces in 2021, was among the key supporters of the charter school expansion.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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Pro tip: Stay tuned for more suggestions next week since the festival runs until Feb. 2. Monday 🕊️ MLK Jr. Day Celebration: Free event honoring the late civil rights activist with live performances, art and music.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The issue also caused political problems for Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, helping contribute to a drop in support from climate activists and progressive voters in the 2024 election.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The tech giant has held talks with Warner Bros Discovery and other media majors about some form of collaboration and has also been a white knight for bankrupt regional sports network owner Diamond Sports Group.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Dec. 2024
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Should the approach from Foxconn turn hostile after a rebuff, Honda also offered to protect Nissan as a white knight investor, Nikkei said.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune Asia,
19 Dec. 2024
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Hussain was considered the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that’s the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
16 Dec. 2024
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The special relationship was never quite as special as its most passionate exponents liked to maintain.—
Peter Martin,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Apr. 2016
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“True believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true%20believer. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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