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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Seventy-six percent characterized right-wing extremism as a major issue, while 32% said left-wing extremism is a top concern.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Hamid’s character is a stark warning against extremism in social movements.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
By 2025, Gallup reported Democrats regaining a slight edge in party affiliation, but this masked deeper fractures as internal polls showed growing liberal extremism, with bases demanding purity tests on social issues that repelled moderates.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
As early as March 4, 2020, the FBI opened an assessment of Hole for possible adherence to racially motivated violent extremism.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Hamid’s character is a stark warning against extremism in social movements.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
By 2025, Gallup reported Democrats regaining a slight edge in party affiliation, but this masked deeper fractures as internal polls showed growing liberal extremism, with bases demanding purity tests on social issues that repelled moderates.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
As early as March 4, 2020, the FBI opened an assessment of Hole for possible adherence to racially motivated violent extremism.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Extremism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremism. Accessed 28 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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