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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Newall says concern about political extremism and polarization has jumped by about 15 percentage points since May.
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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
Schumer Dismisses Poor Democratic Numbers Polling from Ipsos earlier this month found that 90 percent of Americans believe there is an urgent need for greater national unity, with political extremism cited as the nation’s top concern.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Based on descriptions of the series, there are no plot lines or characters that directly parallel Kirk or his death, but the show does contend with online extremism and political violence.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
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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
Schumer Dismisses Poor Democratic Numbers Polling from Ipsos earlier this month found that 90 percent of Americans believe there is an urgent need for greater national unity, with political extremism cited as the nation’s top concern.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Based on descriptions of the series, there are no plot lines or characters that directly parallel Kirk or his death, but the show does contend with online extremism and political violence.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Extremism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremism. Accessed 30 Sep. 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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