true believer
noun
1
: a person who professes absolute belief in something
2
: a zealous supporter of a particular cause
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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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The problem with true believers is that their beliefs can get in the way.
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2023
Fear not, true believers who worry that the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kaput.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 July 2024
Led by Khomeini’s successor, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, these true believers retain control of the most powerful branches of Iran’s government and have successfully resisted the reformist efforts of various presidents and parliaments.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2020
Vance has transformed into a MAGA true believer with isolationist and economic populist beliefs who would help Trump further steer the nation in that direction.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 20 July 2024
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2023
Fear not, true believers who worry that the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kaput.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 July 2024
Led by Khomeini’s successor, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, these true believers retain control of the most powerful branches of Iran’s government and have successfully resisted the reformist efforts of various presidents and parliaments.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2020
Vance has transformed into a MAGA true believer with isolationist and economic populist beliefs who would help Trump further steer the nation in that direction.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 20 July 2024
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“True believer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20believer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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