LOYALIST Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

loyalist

noun

ˈlȯi-ə-list

as in patriot

a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries

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Recent Examples of loyalist Loomer, a Trump loyalist, said the billionaire's huge financial contribution to the Republican's reelection campaign may be the reason the president-elect is siding with Musk in a dispute over H-1B visas. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 Noem is a long-time Trump loyalist who was believed be a contender for Vice President. —

Sara Dorn, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Trump’s choices for Cabinet-level nominations are generally people from political backgrounds, including members of Congress, Republican governors and campaign loyalists. —

David Ingram, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024 Quick Read Deep Read ( 7 Min. ) President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel, a fierce loyalist, to be the next director of the FBI has sent politicians casting about for historical comparisons. —

Cameron Joseph, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loyalist