charter member

NOUN

original member

Synonyms

WEAK

club member founding member

Example Sentences

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It was only a matter of time before Diogenes, a charter member of the Cynic movement that began in the fourth century B.C., got his turn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Of course, Benmont Tench III is most well-known for being the guy sitting over Tom Petty’s right shoulder as a charter member of the Heartbreakers, rocking away at the Hammond B3 organ.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

They’re joined by new charter member, Mary McNamara, who will ride out the rest of this season’s voyage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2025

Ronald Acuña Jr. got married Thursday and then became the charter member of the 30-homer, 60-steal club that night.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2023

"I'm already part of this family. I'm like a charter member."

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell