as in communist
an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
a lifelong socialist who never lost faith in his cause
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Recent Examples of socialist
Piker is a controversial figure in American politics, but has built a dedicated following among socialists and progressives.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
York talked about socialists already in office who are causing a headache for Democrats.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Overall, socialists believe in reducing private ownership — another issue many candidates left off their materials this cycle.
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Evan Thies,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
There’s now a democratic socialist mayor in Seattle, and a democratic socialist just won the primary to become mayor of Washington.
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Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for socialist
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
York talked about socialists already in office who are causing a headache for Democrats.
—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Overall, socialists believe in reducing private ownership — another issue many candidates left off their materials this cycle.
—
Evan Thies,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
There’s now a democratic socialist mayor in Seattle, and a democratic socialist just won the primary to become mayor of Washington.
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Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for socialist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialist
communist
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These are not social democrats, these are hardcore godless communists.
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He’s gone as far as to call them communists.
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“Socialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialist. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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