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believer

[bih-leev-er] / bɪˈliv ər /
NOUN
person who has faith in something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adherent devotee disciple follower supporter zealot
STRONG
acceptor apostle canonist convert doctrinaire prophet proselyte religionist upholder
WEAK
religious person
Antonyms
STRONGEST
adversary
WEAK
agnostic atheist disbeliever non-believer

Example Sentences

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Benjamin Graham, the great investor after whose book this newsletter is named, was a big believer in giving investors “something to do.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Justin, the believer, is instantly alarmed by how these eerie tapes escalate from cute banter to ghostly crying babies and backward incantations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Whether you are a believer or someone who has no time for organized religion, the truth will set you free.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

“I’m a firm believer in what Hannah Arendt says: Revolutions are impossible before they happen and inevitable after they happen.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Leah insisted she had no knowledge of the chemical; but long-time believer George Willets was embarrassed.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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