LOYALIST Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

loyalist

noun

ˈlȯi-ə-list

Definition of loyalist

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 The recent room renovation and the 2020s arrival of Bourbon Steak have kept it current without sacrificing the slightly old-school sense of discretion that loyalists love. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 The news is likely vindicating for the many Taco Bell loyalists who stuck with the chain, even as the CDC specifically advised against eating its iceberg lettuce in mid-July. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Executives become insulated from ordinary life, surrounded by loyalists, rewarded for what-the-boss-wants-to-hear optimism, and increasingly unable to tolerate dissent. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026 Opening weekend audience are looking like a mix of under 35, A24 loyalists, followers of Matt Johnson and fans of Bourdain. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loyalist

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patriot

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His fellow longtime patriot in arms, 78-year-old lead singer Brian Johnson, who replaced the late Bon Scott in 1980, brought comparable spark to the stage.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The Battle of Red Bank The Battle of Red Bank was a major upset victory for the patriots in what became known as the Philadelphia Campaign, a series of maneuvers and engagements that ultimately resulted in the capture of Philadelphia by the British.

— Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

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