EVANGELISTS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

evangelists

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plural of evangelist

as in activists

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Noun

In recent years, thanks to the work of scholars, artists, and local activists, public awareness of the violence of 1898 has increased.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
Soon after Kushner announced his project, environmental activists began objecting to its potential ecological implications.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Definition of activists

Noun

Once inside a world, the missionaries split up and seek out small groups chatting in quieter corners.

— Fiona Murphy, NPR, 2 July 2026
Another stand-out category is Hawaiian quilts, which the expert says tend to feature large, bold floral designs and reflect traditional Hawaiian aesthetics that were adapted after quilting was introduced by missionaries.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Definition of missionaries

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As genetics, psychology, and neuroscience ascended, the twentieth century sent physiognomy back into disrepute, and today, from Lavater to Lombroso, its promoters may seem a racist shade of quaint.

— Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of promoters

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The ritual confers the Holy Spirit from one bishop to another and recalls Christ’s gesture to his apostles.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Seven Mountains has brought the language of spiritual warfare and demon-fighting into the mainstream of evangelicalism, through a network of pastors who view themselves as prophets and apostles engaged in a battle against evil secular forces.

— Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Definition of apostles

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Prior to becoming chief of chaplains, his past assignments included deputy chief of chaplains, and army Pacific Command chaplain in Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

— Connor Greene, Time, 4 Apr. 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signaled support for expanding religious expression protections for service members and chaplains, though the Pentagon has not announced any policy changes related to chaplain insignia.

— Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of chaplains

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For some longtime advocates, the fear is more than just existential.

— Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
The ruling was a setback for gun control advocates that had argued the measures were necessary for public safety in places like shopping malls, bars, restaurants, theaters, farms, arenas and private beaches.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 30 June 2026

Definition of advocates

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Churchgoers mourn beloved pastors People passing by the Pentecostal City Mission Church were overcome with emotion Friday after learning the horrific details of the crash that killed their beloved bishop and assistant pastor.

— Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
By visiting with the sick and shut-in, helping the bereaved, ministering to the incarcerated, always being willing to open the doors of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church to more people, teaching theology to other pastors and more, Thornhill was a pastor.

— Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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