as in supporter
a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society
Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets. political activists
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Recent Examples of activist
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, anti-war activists, online critics and military draft resisters fled the country by the tens of thousands, fearing imprisonment or worse.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Lemon was arraigned along with four others who were charged, including Nekima Levy Armstrong, a social justice activist.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Andres Colmenarez Farias, who was working as a sales manager at an auto parts store in Barquisimeto, had not been much of a political activist.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Members of Congress joined activists in protest outside of the EPA.
—Justin Worland, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Lemon was arraigned along with four others who were charged, including Nekima Levy Armstrong, a social justice activist.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Andres Colmenarez Farias, who was working as a sales manager at an auto parts store in Barquisimeto, had not been much of a political activist.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Members of Congress joined activists in protest outside of the EPA.
—Justin Worland, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
Noun
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To his excited supporters, Platner might just be the Democrats’ perfect populist insurgent for Maine.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unless public land supporters in office act to clarify corner crossing in law, access will continue to shrink.—
Karlee Provenza,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The reactions of Idaho lawmakers, lawyers and gun-rights activists to the killing of a Minnesota protester run the gamut.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s Kyle Rittenhouse, a counter-protester acquitted after fatally shooting two men and injuring another in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during the post-Floyd protests.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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