centrist
noun
cen·trist
ˈsen-trist 
1
often Centrist
: a member of a center party
2
: a person who holds moderate views
centrist
adjective
Examples of centrist in a Sentence
The candidate hopes to appeal to centrists nationwide.
the centrists will most likely rally behind the candidate who favors reforming the government program—not abolishing it entirely
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Room for Disagreement Party centrists are skeptical of leaning too far into lessons learned from the string of primaries in deep-blue seats.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
As frustrated centrists are quick to point out, primary victories in deep-blue urban districts won’t flip the seats necessary for Democrats to win congressional majorities.
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W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
At the same time, centrists swung against a left that had indulged its purist tendencies.
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Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
The 2026 election is expected to reflect this enduring centrist electorate, with successful leaders appealing to the largest possible number of voters who desire change, but only to a certain extent.
—
Will Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
As frustrated centrists are quick to point out, primary victories in deep-blue urban districts won’t flip the seats necessary for Democrats to win congressional majorities.
—
W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
At the same time, centrists swung against a left that had indulged its purist tendencies.
—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
The 2026 election is expected to reflect this enduring centrist electorate, with successful leaders appealing to the largest possible number of voters who desire change, but only to a certain extent.
—
Will Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for centrist
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“Centrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centrist. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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