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as in progressive
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
parents who take a very liberal attitude toward letting their children stay out late
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as in generous
being more than enough without being excessive
he always puts liberal amounts of grated cheese on his pizza
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as in charitable
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a doctor who has been very liberal in dispensing low-cost care to patients who could not otherwise afford it
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as in leftist
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Recent Examples of liberal
Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Labour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party that consistently leads in nationwide opinion polls.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Steven Sloan, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Republicans have worked to paint Talarico as a radical liberal who leans too far to the left to represent Texas.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
Inspired by a format often used on Jubilee, a popular YouTube channel, one conservative student took a seat in the center of a ring of chairs, and liberal audience members jostled to sit across from him and debate him.
—Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Labour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party that consistently leads in nationwide opinion polls.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Noun
Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant reforms to the financial system in a generation, has died.
—Steven Sloan, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Republicans have worked to paint Talarico as a radical liberal who leans too far to the left to represent Texas.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberal
Adjective
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His endorsements are for progressive candidates challenging incumbent Democrats.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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What truly deserves your generous attention?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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The pact comes as Indiana becomes a popular destination for hyperscale data centers because of its generous tax policies and abatements.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Rachel Huxley, the head of mitigation in the climate and health team at the charitable foundation Wellcome, said climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves, in an interview.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Raman is more likely than Bass to pick up the voters who chose community organizer Rae Huang, a leftist who, like Raman, is a DSA member.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In New York, an inspiring young leftist competed against a boorish, but experienced, former governor to replace a corrupt mayor.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Executive Travel And Leadership The modern executive is, functionally, a professional time-zone crosser.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, USB-C ports are plentiful, and Nissan has managed to maintain a mostly intuitive user experience.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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While some beaches remain wide and sand is plentiful, other beaches need human help — and when beach nourishment projects don’t happen, impacts become apparent.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Springs, a 33-year-old lefty, is expected to start for the A’s in Thursday’s series finale against Giants right-hander Landen Roupp.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Like Hoyer, White Sox GM Chris Getz also overhauled his ’pen after 2025, signing Seranthony Domínguez to a two-year, $20 million deal, acquiring Jordan Hicks from the Boston Red Sox, along with Sandlin, and signing veteran lefty Sean Newcomb.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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“Liberal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberal. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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