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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
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.
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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
Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Will true believers in Powers’s literary-ethical divinity feel betrayed by the late revelation, given their sincere investment in the story?
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
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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
Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Will true believers in Powers’s literary-ethical divinity feel betrayed by the late revelation, given their sincere investment in the story?
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for true believer
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Instead, his partisans predict Trump as the 47th president will be more combative than Trump was as the 45th president.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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Russian partisans—groups of domestic dissidents opposed to the Kremlin's policies—have joined forces with Ukrainian operatives.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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And, unlike financial commitments made at the UN climate conference, this decision would put rules in place that proponents say would be hard for the incoming Trump administration to undo.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the opponents, halting the project, but proponents petitioned the Supreme Court to review that decision.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Gun-safety advocates say that Monday's shooting highlights the ongoing need to prioritize safety and preparedness in schools in an America that is armed to its teeth.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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But, over the past decade, disability rights advocates have increasingly pushed companies to end the lower pay practice, describing it as discriminatory, dehumanizing and exploitative.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: Vance is close with anti-ESG crusader and onetime presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 15 July 2024
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In videos, Prince is charming, goofy, a crusader for her causes.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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This happened right in front of the away supporters who cheered and Spence then whipped his arms up asking for more noise.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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But one big question many senators will likely ask is how Kennedy plans to turn around America's eating habits in a way that doesn't hurt U.S. farmers or heavily regulate agricultural businesses that are key political supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Once again, right-wing activists are baselessly insisting that a mass shooter was trans.Abby Monteil, Them, 17 Dec. 2024
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He’s also taken other actions that have fallen short of the really dramatic and aggressive action that scientists and activists rightfully say is needed.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Should the approach from Foxconn turn hostile after a rebuff, Honda also offered to protect Nissan as a white knight investor, Nikkei said.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
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Roksanda found a white knight in The Brand Group, which purchased the fashion label founded in 2005.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hussain was considered the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that’s the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The special relationship was never quite as special as its most passionate exponents liked to maintain.Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016
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“True believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true%20believer. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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