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a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society
Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets. political activists
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Recent Examples of activists
But McCrorey Heights thrived, becoming home to influential Black educators, clergy, doctors, lawyers, politicians and civil rights activists, such as Reginald Hawkins and Jimmie and Minnie McKee, who opened the historic Excelsior Club.
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Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The Nelk Boys started out as viral pranksters on YouTube and have slowly evolved into conservative political activists.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
As Fortune reported in early 2025, civil rights activists organized a nationwide boycott in protest of the company’s decision to scale back its DEI infrastructure, which had been celebrated in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The growing group of clergy and immigration activists are organizing across the state to protest Alligator Alcatraz, the $608 million detention center funded by the federal government and run by the state of Florida housing more than 1,800 men.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
All of those other activists, except L&B, have received board representation.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Passmore reflects on Shakur’s life and considers how her story highlights the broader struggles and resilience of Black activists whose work is marginalized in mainstream histories.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Then in the stands, multiple women's sports activists were present, led by California Family Council Outreach Director Sophia Lorey.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, conservative activists from outside Indiana have vowed to come to here to rally and organize against Indiana senators who've opposed redistricting.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The Nelk Boys started out as viral pranksters on YouTube and have slowly evolved into conservative political activists.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
As Fortune reported in early 2025, civil rights activists organized a nationwide boycott in protest of the company’s decision to scale back its DEI infrastructure, which had been celebrated in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The growing group of clergy and immigration activists are organizing across the state to protest Alligator Alcatraz, the $608 million detention center funded by the federal government and run by the state of Florida housing more than 1,800 men.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
All of those other activists, except L&B, have received board representation.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Passmore reflects on Shakur’s life and considers how her story highlights the broader struggles and resilience of Black activists whose work is marginalized in mainstream histories.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Then in the stands, multiple women's sports activists were present, led by California Family Council Outreach Director Sophia Lorey.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, conservative activists from outside Indiana have vowed to come to here to rally and organize against Indiana senators who've opposed redistricting.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activists
supporters
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Each post, often featuring updates about Ginger the tiger, draws thousands of likes and comments from supporters.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump met Milei at the White House two weeks ago, and the Argentine has emerged as one of the US leader’s most ardent supporters abroad.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Activists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activists. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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