as in democratic
of, relating to, or favoring political democracy
a small but well-organized republican movement working quietly to overthrow the military dictatorship
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Recent Examples of republican
As the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term nears, the Republican leader’s approval ratings have plummeted to the lowest of any president this early in his presidency.
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Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
Widespread discontent with Trump could hobble Republican efforts to jam Trump’s massive package of tax and government spending cuts through a divided Congress.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Conservative radio host John Reid, Virginia's Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, has been asked by Governor Glenn Youngkin to withdraw from the race amid controversy over a social media account allegedly linked to Reid that shared pornographic images.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Because the Republican majority is razor-thin, leadership can't afford to lose more than three votes in the House or four in the Senate.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
Widespread discontent with Trump could hobble Republican efforts to jam Trump’s massive package of tax and government spending cuts through a divided Congress.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Conservative radio host John Reid, Virginia's Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, has been asked by Governor Glenn Youngkin to withdraw from the race amid controversy over a social media account allegedly linked to Reid that shared pornographic images.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Because the Republican majority is razor-thin, leadership can't afford to lose more than three votes in the House or four in the Senate.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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The 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson’s famous March 15, 1965, voting rights speech is an important reminder of the power of moral suasion when applied in support of basic democratic principles.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Basic concepts of equality, dignity and the right to vote are at the core of the American democratic experience.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Republican.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/republican. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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