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Recent Examples of antiestablishment
Voters were far more enthusiastic about the antiestablishment, anti-European Five Star Movement, which won more than 25 percent of the vote in national elections in 2013 and more than 32 percent in 2018.
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Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs, 21 Sep. 2022
They have been weakened by rising antiestablishment beliefs on the left and the right, notably among younger voters, and by the sentiment that parties are not as essential to ideas or governing anymore.
—Adam Nagourney, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2020
That evolved into a mini-conference series featuring antiestablishment scientists that support Glassman’s views on health care.
—Tessa Love, Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2020
The protests show no sign of ending despite the overwhelming victory by antiestablishment candidates in elections for district representatives earlier this month.
—SFChronicle.com, 25 Dec. 2019
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Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs, 21 Sep. 2022
They have been weakened by rising antiestablishment beliefs on the left and the right, notably among younger voters, and by the sentiment that parties are not as essential to ideas or governing anymore.
—Adam Nagourney, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2020
That evolved into a mini-conference series featuring antiestablishment scientists that support Glassman’s views on health care.
—Tessa Love, Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2020
The protests show no sign of ending despite the overwhelming victory by antiestablishment candidates in elections for district representatives earlier this month.
—SFChronicle.com, 25 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiestablishment
Adjective
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With French support all but evaporated, organizers scramble for alternative sources.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The alternative punishment is life in prison without parole.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The situation was finally resolved when a wildlife response team used an unconventional method, crawling under the house and firing paintballs filled with vegetable oil to drive the bear out.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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This unconventional but sweet design was the perfect reference to Margaret’s free spirit.—
Jessica Gibbs,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The futuristic dream is no longer quite as revolutionary.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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These five artists have combined their Indigenous roots with revolutionary artistic techniques to preserve their cultures in the face of adversity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During the last five years, coaches who’ve remained in their college-level women's basketball jobs have seen their salaries rise by 45%—likely influenced by Staley's decision to fight for higher pay via nontraditional negotiating methods.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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As trauma treatment evolves, more people are exploring emerging, nontraditional and deeply personal paths toward recovery.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some researchers believe ancient peoples sought relief from heat in the caves, which were fed by fresh underground water.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The New York Times, citing US intelligence reports, said Iranian personnel have been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by American and Israeli bombs and returning them to operation hours after attacks.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The plan, known as Project Chariot, generated intense debate, as well as a pioneering environmental study of Arctic food webs.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The shift in women's sports is both gratifying and bittersweet for players and coaches from the pioneering schools that helped spark this current growth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The troubled production resulted in a bizarre cyberpunk schlock-flick that felt far removed from what most fans understood Mario to be.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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Since the border is not straight but snakes along old county lines, some of the journey was bizarre.—
Colm Tóibín,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Antiestablishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiestablishment. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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