leftists

Definition of leftistsnext
plural of leftist

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Noun
  • Political experts say modern socialists are essentially competing for influence within the Democratic Party, a function of the two-party system.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Democrats are both fighting to take back control of the House while progressives and socialists are also pushing for more control in Congress.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Apollo went to the moon to demonstrates the United States' — and democracy's — ability to accomplish more than the Soviet Union and the communists could do.
    Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
  • And then communists in Vietnam.
    Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • From pale, sheer pinks to bright fuchsia and moody magenta, there's a pink tone for every mood and moment.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Bright pinks and blues are typical for baby showers, but white, gold and lavender will help keep the party classy.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Leftists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftists. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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