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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She was a true believer, and colleagues reportedly regarded her with some wariness precisely because of it.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
If anything, he’s a true believer in the American Dream, willingly and literally breaking his back to put food on his table.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
They also view him as a panderer, rather than a true believer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
One look into the night sky, and a true believer could glimpse the turning wheel of Destiny.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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