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as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
they were true believers in an antimaterialist lifestyle, as evidenced by their lack of possessions
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as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
true believers who fought the good fight even when it was out of fashion
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Recent Examples of true believer
Only a small percentage of its insiders remain true believers; the majority are motivated by wealth and privilege.
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Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
But that, again, would be a sore test for traders who are not true believers.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
In fact, Riefenstahl was a true believer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
Ann Lee embraces this practice with the fervor of a true believer.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
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Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
But that, again, would be a sore test for traders who are not true believers.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
In fact, Riefenstahl was a true believer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
Ann Lee embraces this practice with the fervor of a true believer.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true believer
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As one Texas insider explained to me, Cornyn is the national candidate who isn’t exactly loved at home, while Paxton draws adoration from partisans at home who may show up to send a message that what’s happening in Washington is not to their tastes.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Political partisans tend to behave in a partisan way—even if that partisanship is disguised as apolitical, Christian living.—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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However, Joyner isn't a proponent of doing so, if possible.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Count Doyle as a proponent of the Rockies’ outfield options as Colorado looks for ways to show progress following a disastrous 119-loss season in 2025.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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The inquiry commission pointed to comments Herzog made less than a week after Hamas militants killed and kidnapped hundreds of Israelis on October 7, 2023.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pakistan has frequently accused Afghanistan, where the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, of harboring militants, including members of the Pakistani Taliban.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Allowing its use on these two common crops will drastically expand how much is applied and increase harm, advocates say.—
Michael Phillis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The new rule proposes that appeals be filed quickly -- in 10 days, down from 30 -- which immigration advocates say is not enough time to find a lawyer or to present an appeal.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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To now endure censure by overzealous anti-Pretendian crusaders, and banishment by bureaucratic tribal decrees and reactionary blood-quantum rules, feels particularly bitter.—
David Treuer,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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For now, privacy crusaders are left to wait.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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To his excited supporters, Platner might just be the Democrats’ perfect populist insurgent for Maine.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unless public land supporters in office act to clarify corner crossing in law, access will continue to shrink.—
Karlee Provenza,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some philosophers and activists advocate for pet abolition, arguing that treating any animals as property is ethically indefensible.—
Margret Grebowicz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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This year’s cohort of activists, while quieter than in the past as a result of the ongoing hostilities, is striving to amplify the voices suppressed and introduce emerging artists to a wider audience.—
Tina Ahmadi Krol,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Separately, the company has been hit with sale speculation, most recently that Anta Sports could be a white knight for the brand.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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That white knight could be none other than Barry Diller, the former Paramount CEO who was indirectly involved in the creation of Time Warner in the 1980s, and was directly involved in a bidding war for Paramount in the 1990s.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“True believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true%20believer. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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