as in liberal
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in pinko
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of leftist
Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The film was One Battle After Another, Anderson’s high-octane adaptation of Vineland, Thomas Pynchon’s anarchic 1990 novel about a crew of former leftist revolutionaries — the French 75 — living in a slightly more dystopian version of present-day America.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Johnson won election in 2023 with a coalition of Black voters and white liberals, but his brand of leftist politics has struggled with that first base after a sudden crisis of asylum-seekers landed on his desk his first day in office.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Sunday's general election has been overshadowed by inflation at a four-decade high and the absence of former leftist president Evo Morales, who was barred from running and criticized the vote.
—Lucinda Elliott, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
There is no need to point to an actual instance of a leftist or lib or Democrat being triggered.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2025
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte signed into law Wednesday a bill granting amnesty to police officers, military personnel and members of civilian self-defense committees who took part in counterterrorism activities during the country’s bloody 20-year fight against leftist guerilla groups.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Such gestures have only endeared her to her hard-core leftist fan base.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Inspired by Persian mythology, particularly folklore told to children about spirits that travel on the wind, Anvari wrote a screenplay that follows Shideh (Narges Rashidi), a former medical student in 1980s Tehran who’s been banned from school after her involvement with leftist political factions.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement In Chile, another leftist, President Gabriel Boric, has endured broad criticism over his government’s inability to address the country’s rising murder rate.
—Christopher Sabatini, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Among them was Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a Venezuela ally and former guerrilla fighter who in August 2022 became the first leftist president of his country.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The film was One Battle After Another, Anderson’s high-octane adaptation of Vineland, Thomas Pynchon’s anarchic 1990 novel about a crew of former leftist revolutionaries — the French 75 — living in a slightly more dystopian version of present-day America.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Johnson won election in 2023 with a coalition of Black voters and white liberals, but his brand of leftist politics has struggled with that first base after a sudden crisis of asylum-seekers landed on his desk his first day in office.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Sunday's general election has been overshadowed by inflation at a four-decade high and the absence of former leftist president Evo Morales, who was barred from running and criticized the vote.
—Lucinda Elliott, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
There is no need to point to an actual instance of a leftist or lib or Democrat being triggered.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2025
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte signed into law Wednesday a bill granting amnesty to police officers, military personnel and members of civilian self-defense committees who took part in counterterrorism activities during the country’s bloody 20-year fight against leftist guerilla groups.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Such gestures have only endeared her to her hard-core leftist fan base.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Inspired by Persian mythology, particularly folklore told to children about spirits that travel on the wind, Anvari wrote a screenplay that follows Shideh (Narges Rashidi), a former medical student in 1980s Tehran who’s been banned from school after her involvement with leftist political factions.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Prosecutors said the former president sought to illegally retain power after losing the 2022 election to Lula, a veteran leftist who returned to the presidency after previously serving two terms.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement In Chile, another leftist, President Gabriel Boric, has endured broad criticism over his government’s inability to address the country’s rising murder rate.
—Christopher Sabatini, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftist
Adjective
-
Since the release of ChatGPT, in 2022, colleges and universities have been engaged in an experiment to discover whether artificially intelligent chatbots and the liberal-arts tradition can coexist.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
-
The one-two punch aims to put Republicans on notice and sends a political message to the Democrats’ liberal base — which was furious after Schumer helped usher an earlier spending bill into law — that party leaders are united, at least for a moment, and itching for a fight.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
My general experience with campaigns is that winning candidates are almost always those who attack their opponents remorselessly and relentlessly — those who convince the voters that the other guy is a racist, a pinko, a warmonger, a coward, a crook, a greedy capitalist, whatever.—
Dan McLaughlin,
National Review,
18 Jan. 2024
Noun
-
After Cincinnati Reds All-Star Andrew Abbott had more runs on his line score than innings in Friday’s loss to the New York Mets, Reds manager Terry Francona noted that the 26-year-old lefty hadn’t lost his stuff, but his swagger.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
-
The Boston bats jumped out to an immediate 5-0 lead against ex-Red Sox lefty Jeffrey Springs in the first two innings.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
In this climate of fear and misinformation, some companies are making reactionary decisions based on politics rather than sound strategy.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
-
But when his streams became more reactionary, filled with outbursts, expletives, and certified crashouts over losing levels, subscribers flocked in.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The dead communist doesn’t live to regret underestimating Manville’s character, but others will — albeit less for her capability than for her willingness to fight back.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
-
The nationalists and communists fell into an uneasy truce with the creation of the second united front in 1937.—
Meredith Oyen,
The Conversation,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The Mynatts are among the rising ranks of parents and caregivers frustrated by one-size-fits-all schooling who are seeking something more aligned with their values and viewpoints—whether progressive or conservative.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
-
In the 1990s, Bill was decades of biblical study away from that progressive stance.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Even socialists are campaigning against the high cost of living.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Bloomberg, who previously spent millions to oppose Mamdani’s primary bid, did not endorse the socialist but spent the session discussing transportation, policing, and the mechanics of City Hall staffing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
While some among Democrats cast him as the party’s national leader and a natural choice for their 2028 nominee, conservative critics point to his past controversies, including other pay-for-play stories.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
-
After working as a speechwriter in former President Ronald Reagan's administration, Ingraham pursued a law degree and became a conservative media darling.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Leftist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftist. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share