as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
several centrist candidates were elected, apparently in a reaction against the extremists
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as in middle-of-the-roader
a person who holds moderate views
the centrists will most likely rally behind the candidate who favors reforming the government program—not abolishing it entirely
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Recent Examples of centrist
Philip Aldrick,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Mamdani initially said that sounded like communism with told about the centrist manifesto delivered by some lawmakers after two democratic socialist candidates backed by Mamdani won election to the House from New York.
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The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
28 June 2026
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
For Mistral, being viewed as centrist is a benefit.
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Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Adjective
There’s considerable support for the idea in Parliament, where the Liberal Democrats — a centrist opposition party — has advocated for war bonds on 25 separate occasions since the turn of the year.
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Philip Aldrick,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Mamdani initially said that sounded like communism with told about the centrist manifesto delivered by some lawmakers after two democratic socialist candidates backed by Mamdani won election to the House from New York.
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The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
28 June 2026
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But that doesn’t sit well with centrists, who continue to see China as an existential rival.
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Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
For Mistral, being viewed as centrist is a benefit.
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Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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The party infighting has fueled fresh fears from moderate Republicans in Congress about exactly how much the GOP can get done before the midterms, with lawmakers set to go on an extended recess at the end of next month.
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Humility, a sense of humor, and keeping the lies moderate and manageable will win out every time.
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The heart of the home features a large open living area with timber kitchen, central fire place, vaulted timber ceilings, and large floor-to-ceiling windows.
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The province’s right to implement Islamic law was granted by Indonesia’s secular central government around 2005 as part of a peace deal to end a separatist insurgency.
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“Centrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centrist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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