as in patriot
a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies
die-hard loyalists engaging in espionage against the revolutionaries
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Recent Examples of loyalist
When the opposition won control of the National Assembly in 2015, the judiciary — stacked with loyalists — moved swiftly to neutralize it.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The brand’s faithful loyalists seem to be in for a reward when the iconic nameplate returns in 2028.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
ProPublica’s examination reveals new details on how the president has unleashed his loyalists to transform elections.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2026
The now former Hungarian leader has been widely criticized for dismantling or impairing many democratic institutions including the Constitution, law courts and the media, and packing influential committees with loyalists.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The brand’s faithful loyalists seem to be in for a reward when the iconic nameplate returns in 2028.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
ProPublica’s examination reveals new details on how the president has unleashed his loyalists to transform elections.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2026
The now former Hungarian leader has been widely criticized for dismantling or impairing many democratic institutions including the Constitution, law courts and the media, and packing influential committees with loyalists.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyalist
patriot
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As a country born of genocide and built by slavery, the true patriots among us know that our greatest strength and salvation lie in our diversity.—
Melody Moezzi,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Stan never held a position in government but is no less a patriot.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Loyalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyalist. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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