1
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
What can delight the true believers may come off as slick or phony when presented to a broader audience.
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 18 July 2025
Unlike Bongino and Bondi, many of the rank and file are true believers in the Epstein conspiracy, and the president’s ability to influence his base is being tested like never before.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025
Even critics who considered his policies cruel and racist – and there were many – admitted that behind the bluster there was the charm of a true believer.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Now, for the true believers, Lorde's music drops are practically astrological events, tied to shifts in the cosmic (or at least political) air.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 18 July 2025
Unlike Bongino and Bondi, many of the rank and file are true believers in the Epstein conspiracy, and the president’s ability to influence his base is being tested like never before.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025
Even critics who considered his policies cruel and racist – and there were many – admitted that behind the bluster there was the charm of a true believer.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Now, for the true believers, Lorde's music drops are practically astrological events, tied to shifts in the cosmic (or at least political) air.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true believer
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During World War II, the song was transformed by Italian partisans into an anti-fascist anthem.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Albert Rowuin, who lives in Orange County, is a hardcore partisan.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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By removing the quarterly standard in favor of a semiannual one, proponents believe investors will get a management team that is more long-term focused.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Even so, proponents of speed reading programs point to data showing that students’ reading speed improves while maintaining comprehension.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
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An Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity under military guidelines, told The Associated Press that about 2,000 to 3,000 Hamas militants remain in Gaza City, along with a network of tunnels.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli military estimates there are up to 3,000 Hamas militants in Gaza City, a military official said Tuesday, but the tiny number underscores the nearly impossible task facing the IDF, comprising less than 1% of the local population.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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While no appeal has been filed yet, Venezuelan advocates and attorneys anticipate the case could eventually reach the Supreme Court, potentially setting a precedent not only for Venezuelans under TPS but also for other nations receiving similar protections.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Here, the great theatrical advocate of wisdom-through-argument admits that argument itself has treacherous ramifications.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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Underwood is not a regulator or a public-health crusader.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Student protesters named Nepal’s former chief justice and longtime anti-corruption crusader Sushila Karki as the country’s caretaker prime minister Friday, following deadly anti-corruption demonstrations that toppled the government.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Participants are currently gathering pledges from friends and supporters.—
Nate Heinold,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fields had plenty of supporters in the locker room and even on the staff.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The university where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in Utah is set to hold a vigil on its campus, school officials confirmed.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the days following his killing, conservative activist Charlie Kirk has, in a sense, become all things to all people.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Founder Fawn Weaver may lose control of her cult Tennessee distillery after a judge mandates a receivership—unless a white knight investor bails her out.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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As any self-respecting white knight would do, Conrad bravely takes up the mantle of responsibility and decides to help Belly pick out hurricane glasses himself.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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“True believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true%20believer. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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