IDEOLOGISTS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

ideologists

noun

plural of ideologist

as in sectarians

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Noun

America First ideologues, backed by the government in Washington, condemn Europe in pretty much the same terms that European reactionaries once used against the United States.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Even after a string of recent victories in congressional primaries by members of the Democratic Socialists of America, national Democrats appear slow to recognize that ideologues on the left are attempting a hostile takeover of the party.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

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Families at Kensington High School are getting some answers less than a week before students head back to class.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verified college students and faculty members can receive a $50 first-purchase discount, and TW-series models come with a complimentary large seat.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026

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Continue reading … POWER RECLAIMED — Congress moves to unshackle states from California's ‘climate zealots’.

— , FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Democrats looking for a way to reclaim their party can find inspiration in the career of Neil Kinnock, who in the mid-1980s rescued the British Labour Party from a determined band of sectarian zealots.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of zealots

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Some car enthusiasts, like those who race and collect cars, also opposed the change.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Lately, TikTokers and skin-care enthusiasts are making the case for using tretinoin with azelaic acid, a multitasking ingredient that can help address discoloration, redness—and even offset some of the irritation tretinoin can cause.

— Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiasts

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Every July, a few thousand devotees descend on Mosswood Park for a weekend that feels equal parts punk festival, comedy show and a John Waters cabaret extravaganza.

— Julian Le Ballister, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
Now that it's disappeared from store shelves, longtime devotees have launched a petition to bring it back, flooded social media with disappointment and searched for substitutes.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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