as in liberalism
a way of organizing a society in which major industries are owned and controlled by the government rather than by individual people and companies
an ardent opponent of socialism
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Recent Examples of socialism
Mamdani and the rise of socialism and the way young people view government and business and everything else.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2021, socialism was perceived positively by 65 percent of Democrats, 40 percent of independents, and 10 percent of Republicans.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Perceptions of socialism, on the other hand, have remained about steady.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the survey, only 42% of Democrats view capitalism favorably, while 66% have a positive view of socialism.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2021, socialism was perceived positively by 65 percent of Democrats, 40 percent of independents, and 10 percent of Republicans.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Perceptions of socialism, on the other hand, have remained about steady.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the survey, only 42% of Democrats view capitalism favorably, while 66% have a positive view of socialism.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialism
liberalism
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In fact, the choice Koreans faced at the end of 1948, between a one-party communist state and an autocratic liberalism, was between two options that had very little support at the beginning of the occupation.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Modern conservatism developed its own history and internal logic, emerging not merely in opposition but alongside liberalism as a powerful response to the social and economic upheavals of the early 20th century.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Socialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialism. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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