extremism
noun
ex·trem·ism
ik-ˈstrē-ˌmi-zəm 
1
: the quality or state of being extreme
2
: advocacy of extreme measures or views : radicalism
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However, kinetic resources alone cannot mitigate migration, curb extremism, or stabilize deadly conflicts.
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Patrick Quirk, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
And extremism, in all forms, is a lie.
—Billy Ray, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Newall says concern about political extremism and polarization has jumped by about 15 percentage points since May.
—Debbie Elliott, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Leonardo DiCaprio discusses how the film explores extremism on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
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Patrick Quirk, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
And extremism, in all forms, is a lie.
—Billy Ray, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Newall says concern about political extremism and polarization has jumped by about 15 percentage points since May.
—Debbie Elliott, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Leonardo DiCaprio discusses how the film explores extremism on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Extremism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremism. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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extremism
noun
ex·trem·ism
ik-ˈstrē-ˌmiz-əm
1
: the quality or state of being extreme
2
: belief in and support for extreme ideas especially in politics
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