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
But the 91-year-old activist’s presence was threaded throughout the room: on issues of the magazine displayed around the venue, in conversation between guests, and even on the lunch menu.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
Eilish’s mom and fellow climate activist, Maggie Baird, also joins her for the interview.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Addressing Insider Threats and Workplace Violence Many executive protection programs are designed to address external threats such as activists, stalkers and aggrieved individuals.
—Control Risks, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
In the series, an activist, nun and former prisoner battle for its closure.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2025
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
Eilish’s mom and fellow climate activist, Maggie Baird, also joins her for the interview.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Addressing Insider Threats and Workplace Violence Many executive protection programs are designed to address external threats such as activists, stalkers and aggrieved individuals.
—Control Risks, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
In the series, an activist, nun and former prisoner battle for its closure.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
supporter
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Finland, who have not progressed past the Euros’ group stage since 2009, and Wales, making their major tournament debut, each brought thousands of vocal supporters.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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At the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Hogan attempted to resurrect his wrestling persona to appease a sea of devoted Trump supporters who were not there to cheer for him.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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