true believer

noun

1
: a person who professes absolute belief in something
2
: 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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Whatever is said about President Donald Trump by his critics, Cynthia Harrison remains a true believer. Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025 After all, Milla is a true believer who goes tragically wrong, not a sociopathic manipulator. Alan Levinovitz, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025 But that is little solace for Democrats who see Trump operating with impunity and without some of the guardrails in place during his first term, when his administration was stocked with establishment Republicans who have all been jettisoned in favor of MAGA true believers this time around. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 Their teacher, Marjan (Marjan Neshat), is buoyant and elegant, a true believer. Vulture Editors, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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