as in religionist
one who professes a religious faith
for believers, it was sufficient proof that a miracle had occurred
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Recent Examples of believer
The holy day got its name from the ashes placed on the believers' foreheads in the shape of a cross.
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
With vivid stories and unforgettable characters, this behind-the-scenes account is a must-read for hockey fans and believers in miracles.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
That’s true even as long-time believers are still proudly betting on bitcoin, despite of the charts and the naysayers.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
So this isn't just an arbitrary theory; there is some evidence to it — or coincidences, believers say.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
While any potential move is out of his hands, Banchero is a believer in the current version of the Magic, who are still operating with a standard contract roster spot open as of Wednesday.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
This is also why disabusing new believers of such opinions can feel like plucking shell fragments from a cooking omelet.
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Bigger than Belief Bigger Than Belief is a weekly podcast exploring faith, belief, and religion – all through the stories of believers.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Its price is stalling, volumes are limp, and longtime believers are looking to equities, precious metals and prediction markets.
—Phil Serafino, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
With vivid stories and unforgettable characters, this behind-the-scenes account is a must-read for hockey fans and believers in miracles.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
That’s true even as long-time believers are still proudly betting on bitcoin, despite of the charts and the naysayers.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
So this isn't just an arbitrary theory; there is some evidence to it — or coincidences, believers say.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
While any potential move is out of his hands, Banchero is a believer in the current version of the Magic, who are still operating with a standard contract roster spot open as of Wednesday.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
This is also why disabusing new believers of such opinions can feel like plucking shell fragments from a cooking omelet.
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Bigger than Belief Bigger Than Belief is a weekly podcast exploring faith, belief, and religion – all through the stories of believers.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Its price is stalling, volumes are limp, and longtime believers are looking to equities, precious metals and prediction markets.
—Phil Serafino, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believer
Noun
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Marx retaliates by pulling a string of his own, getting Grossbart back on the list of soldiers headed to the Pacific, potentially turning his co-religionist into cannon fodder.—
Andrew Ridker,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mr Yusuf was already unpopular with left-wing co-religionists for saying after Mr Trump’s election that Muslims should accept his authority.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
22 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Zig-zagging from a tactical fundamentalist in Amorim to the ultimate pragmatist in the former England boss makes a degree of sense for a club desperate to find stability and show progress.—
Peter South,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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And speaking of God, Heather has been teasing a spooky urban legend all episode about a Mormon fundamentalist who, rumor has it, disappeared into the valley to basically hunt good-time girls.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believer. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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