as in religionists
one who professes a religious faith
for believers, it was sufficient proof that a miracle had occurred
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Recent Examples of believers
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
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
Thanks to Frisbee, Smith’s church went from a dozen retirees to thousands of barefoot believers.
—Literary Hub, 12 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
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
Thanks to Frisbee, Smith’s church went from a dozen retirees to thousands of barefoot believers.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Believers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believers. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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