evangelists

plural of evangelist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for evangelists
Noun
  • However, activists and some community leaders remain skeptical.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
  • The competing dynamics in Michigan and Maine reflect a broader battle over the direction of the Democratic Party, with establishment leaders viewing more centrist candidates as electable while progressive activists push for more ideologically ambitious candidates.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • After the revolution, there was an explosion of missionaries from all sects to preach their version.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 June 2026
  • Scholars say 16th-century Catholic missionaries introduced Europe’s Grim Reaper figure to Mexico’s indigenous population, believing fear of death would instill a desire for salvation and convert them to Christianity.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Joshua’s contract also states White and Zuffa Boxing cannot be named promoters of the Fury bout, despite Al-Sheikh owning 60 per cent of the company.
    Chris McKenna, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • The Buffaloes are, as promised by promoters, a power conference foe for the Aztecs in the inaugural game honoring San Diego native Bill Walton, who passed away in May 2024.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • In 1976, the residence was redesigned as a retirement home for church missioners.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
  • This idea was the work of the apostles and prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation, a charismatic movement that began gathering momentum in the 1990s and is now the leading edge of the Christian right.
    Stephanie McCrummen, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Prior to becoming chief of chaplains, his past assignments included deputy chief of chaplains, and army Pacific Command chaplain in Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
    Connor Greene, Time, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signaled support for expanding religious expression protections for service members and chaplains, though the Pentagon has not announced any policy changes related to chaplain insignia.
    Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The most effective advocates aren’t necessarily the ones who know the most medical information.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
  • Street safety advocates want more regular reporting.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Churchgoers mourn beloved pastors People passing by the Pentecostal City Mission Church were overcome with emotion Friday after learning the horrific details of the crash that killed their beloved bishop and assistant pastor.
    Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • By visiting with the sick and shut-in, helping the bereaved, ministering to the incarcerated, always being willing to open the doors of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church to more people, teaching theology to other pastors and more, Thornhill was a pastor.
    Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Evangelists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evangelists. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on evangelists

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster