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also partizans
1
as in adherents
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
partisans of the charismatic leader refuse to tolerate any criticism of him at all
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2
as in crusaders
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
a partisan of the revolution who was even willing to give her life for it
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3
as in nationalists
one who stubbornly or intolerantly adheres to his or her own opinions and prejudices
she's too much of a political partisan to ever concede that the other side might have a valid point
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Recent Examples of partisans
The cumulative effect is a Congress dominated by out-of-touch partisans more focused on tearing down the other side than governing and addressing the complicated problems facing citizens and the nation.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Do people in your field think that the partisan, toxic atmosphere in the country could be motivating these attacks, even if the shooters themselves aren’t clear partisans attacking someone from the opposing party?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
In New York and New Jersey, patriot militias, loyalist partisans and British regulars raided across county lines, targeting farms and neighbors.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
However, his approval has declined more noticeably among Republicans who do not identify as strong partisans and among GOP-leaning independents.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Even at its formative stage, Gavin’s plan is taking massive incoming fire from partisans across the political spectrum as well as nonpartisan good government groups.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Just days prior, Julani’s forces massacred between 800 and 2,000 Alawite and Christian civilians during a brutal crackdown on anti-government partisans along the coast.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Mar. 2025
But the militant group now has to contend with an aftermath that for many Lebanese, including some Hezbollah partisans, looks very much like defeat.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Each member of the trio has its partisans, with preference usually coming down to where the car was first encountered, whether that be an early Gran Turismo game (the R32), Import Tuner magazine (R33), or FF4 (R34).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Do people in your field think that the partisan, toxic atmosphere in the country could be motivating these attacks, even if the shooters themselves aren’t clear partisans attacking someone from the opposing party?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
In New York and New Jersey, patriot militias, loyalist partisans and British regulars raided across county lines, targeting farms and neighbors.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
However, his approval has declined more noticeably among Republicans who do not identify as strong partisans and among GOP-leaning independents.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Even at its formative stage, Gavin’s plan is taking massive incoming fire from partisans across the political spectrum as well as nonpartisan good government groups.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Just days prior, Julani’s forces massacred between 800 and 2,000 Alawite and Christian civilians during a brutal crackdown on anti-government partisans along the coast.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Mar. 2025
But the militant group now has to contend with an aftermath that for many Lebanese, including some Hezbollah partisans, looks very much like defeat.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Each member of the trio has its partisans, with preference usually coming down to where the car was first encountered, whether that be an early Gran Turismo game (the R32), Import Tuner magazine (R33), or FF4 (R34).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partisans
Noun
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The ideologies of antifa adherents are based on various left-wing causes, including communism, anarchism and socialism, while many also support environmentalism, the rights of indigenous populations and LGBTQ+ rights.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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After the Great Black Migration in the 1920s, our city was one of the centers of the Ku Klux Klan’s revival as the strongest populist movement of the decade, claiming 5 million adherents, with 50,000 in Chicago alone.—
Jackson Potter,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Today’s moral crusaders assume an elementary cause-and-effect relationship between books and readers.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Colonial repression and factionalism divided nationalists and left them fighting bitterly over who were the true heirs to the March First Movement.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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The flag, which dates back to the American Revolution, has more recently been associated with Christian nationalists.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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Employers increasingly wonder whether campuses are cultivating independent thinkers or just cautious followers.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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His family was denied access to his body for days after his death, fueling suspicions of foul play among followers.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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And that’s what his supporters love about him, and that’s what America loves about him.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Eleven days after the shocking death of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist’s supporters were gathering at State Farm Stadium in Glendale for a memorial service that will help define his memory and set the tone for the future of his organization’s efforts.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tennis fanatics will get a kick out of this ashtray that will remind them there’s still life to live even when Wimbledon or the US Open isn’t in session.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Filmmakers, actors, and film fanatics alike are already feeling the weight and impact of his absence.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Domènec Sugrañes, one of Gaudí’s disciples, was named the site’s next architect.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Illustration by Newsweek Olivet University sits at the center of the legal troubles that have dogged Jang's disciples for the past decade.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Partisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partisans. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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