true believer
Americannoun
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a person who has been thoroughly convinced of something.
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a fanatic, especially a religious or political one.
Example Sentences
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When the last true believer walks out of the church, it is worth asking what he saw on his way to the door.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Even the true believer in economic isolationism isn’t deaf to the constituencies it would harm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Residents Assn. is as die-hard a true believer as Bastian, and she went on for several minutes about music venues, farmers markets, dining, diversity and the sense of community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2026
Whether or not Altman is a true believer in A.I.’s equalizing powers, he’s talking his book.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2026
To Dr. Greenfield, the true believer, it is a crucial piece of baseline evidence.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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