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as in progressive
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
parents who take a very liberal attitude toward letting their children stay out late
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as in generous
being more than enough without being excessive
he always puts liberal amounts of grated cheese on his pizza
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as in charitable
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a doctor who has been very liberal in dispensing low-cost care to patients who could not otherwise afford it
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as in leftist
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Recent Examples of liberal
Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
Kagan and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both members of the court’s liberal wing, expressed deep doubts about the constitutionality of Trump’s executive order during the argument.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 15 May 2025
Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Yet Dan won the presidential runoff not by pressing a sweeping agenda of his own but by assembling a broad anti-Simion coalition—an alliance of urban moderates, pro-European liberals, and other voters alarmed by the far right’s rise—in a late surge of support.
—Veronica Anghel, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
There have also been other groups nationwide, including some liberal groups, that have said some teenagers who may not get support at home find community online, and access to that community shouldn’t be restricted.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
Kagan and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both members of the court’s liberal wing, expressed deep doubts about the constitutionality of Trump’s executive order during the argument.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 15 May 2025
Noun
Conservatives were also less likely than moderates and liberals to consult astrology for guidance, the survey found.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Yet Dan won the presidential runoff not by pressing a sweeping agenda of his own but by assembling a broad anti-Simion coalition—an alliance of urban moderates, pro-European liberals, and other voters alarmed by the far right’s rise—in a late surge of support.
—Veronica Anghel, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberal
Adjective
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Five years after Floyd’s killing, police backers say public opinion has largely swung back in favor of aggressive law enforcement, pointing to voter decisions last year to pass tough-on-crime legislation and oust progressive prosecutors.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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What To Know In a post on X, formerly Twitter, progressive political action committee VoteVets criticized the Trump administration for the cutbacks, as well as the president's senior advisor and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) frontman Elon Musk.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The cockpit can be fitted with a solar Starlight Bimini providing generous shade.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Similarly, the Department of Justice has pulled back from policing financial crimes, including those involving cryptocurrency, whose kingpins were among Trump’s most generous donors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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This includes reviewing charitable structures and preparing for legislative shifts.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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After repeatedly refusing to pay the city, I was presented with an opportunity to make a charitable donation in exchange for the case being dismissed.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The statue represents a traditional World War I American infantry soldier and a modern American infantryman.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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In India, wine culture takes off — with a vineyard scene that’s worth a trip A postcard from the sunrise side of Islamorada in the Florida Keys Florida News Meet Orlando’s dinkiest diva: Pearl, the world’s shortest dog Her origin story is a modern tale of love, attitude and cloning.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The logistics would be plentiful, but hosting an NHL Stanley Cup playoff game during a Katy Perry concert in the same building at the same time would be one hell of a night of entertainment.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2025
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Helium-3 is rare on Earth but is thought to be plentiful on the moon.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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New Delhi and Islamabad found a way to de-escalate, stop the fighting and move toward a future that will hopefully be more benevolent than the past.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Their expensive quest is financially backed by a seemingly benevolent billionaire Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleeson), who has his own reasons for helping Luke and Charlotte.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Max Fried will give them a great shot at that, as the lefty is 6-0 with a 1.29 ERA this season.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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Schwarber has produced 17 home runs this season for the Phillies, and nine of them have came against lefties.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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That is the question as Mexicans go to the polls Sunday to elect the country’s judges in a radical reshaping of the nation’s power structure.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Ballerini previously described Patterns as a reflection of personal growth and radical self-acceptance.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Liberal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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