secularist

noun

Definition of secularistnext
as in skeptic

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Recent Examples of secularist The American Revolution was, at heart, frankly and undeniably secularist. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 The agency that comes with a liberal secularist society does not account for the structure that religion once provided in meaning-making. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secularist
  1. skeptic
  2. agnostic
  3. atheist
Noun
  • His family did not allow skeptics to deter him from pursuing his dream.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Several clients believe the rally has gone too far, while prominent skeptics continue to warn that enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence has become excessive.
    — Andrew Graham, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of skeptic
Noun
  • When the Yanks are chasing history, even Denver’s soccer agnostics are looking for a shotgun seat on the bandwagon.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026
  • However, all persons of faith, as well as atheists and agnostics, would do well to heed his words.
    — Brendan Steinhauser, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Definition of agnostic
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  • When the rain ends a drought, an atheist can feel grateful that the tomatoes will survive.
    — Mark Schroeder, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
  • Her insights into Maher being a longstanding atheist were a good link back to Twain.
    — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of atheist

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