true believer

noun

: a person who professes absolute belief in something

: a zealous supporter of a particular cause

Examples of true believer in a Sentence

they were true believers in an antimaterialist lifestyle, as evidenced by their lack of possessions true believers who fought the good fight even when it was out of fashion

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But Stockman was a true believer, not just in Reagan but in the power of the knife. —

Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024 In Trump's first term, many of the top players were either experts or true believers — but rarely both. —

Avery Lotz, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024 Some establishment figures, such as Secretary of State nominee Sen. Marco Rubio, line up next to firebrand true believers, such as former Rep. Matt Gaetz to run the Justice Department. —

Christopher R. Marsicano, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The composer’s later works, rife with ironies, ambiguities, and enigmas, disturbed the image of a Soviet true believer. —

Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for true believer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of true believer was in the 15th century

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“True believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20believer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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