FELLOW TRAVELER Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

fellow traveler

noun

Definition of fellow traveler

as in supporter

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support he was not a member of the political group or even a fellow traveler a cause being promoted by Greenpeace and its fellow travelers in the environmental movement

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Recent Examples of fellow traveler Lots of fellow travelers joined in, and the impact was incredible. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2026 The trade-off is less private space, but at a price for one, with access to a room full of fellow travelers going it alone. — Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 There are plenty of people in the fellowships who want to be better human beings and to provide support for their fellow travelers, people who are committed to genuine transformation. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 Their ambitious film begins as the newlyweds arrive in Baden, where Fyodor’s fame attracts fellow travelers — including rival Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev (Christian Friedel). — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fellow traveler

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Polish President Karol Nawrocki forced his way into his nation’s high court as his supporters clashed against an army of police outside.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2026
Harris thanked her for being a supporter of the program and players and coaches presented her with a card.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

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Machado and her allies have demanded that the Rodríguez government set a date for a presidential election.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Lula’s win confirmed by electoral court A video published by Lula’s campaign shows the veteran leader celebrating with First Lady Rosângela da Silva and allies after his runoff victory was confirmed by Brazil’s electoral court.

— Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

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