as in republican
of, relating to, or favoring political democracy
the democratic system ensures that every citizen's voice is heard
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Recent Examples of democratic
On the Democratic side, a smaller field of seven active candidates is headlined by Attorney General Phil Weiser and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Republicans in Congress have invited Tim Walz, Minnesota's Democratic governor and Kamala Harris' former running mate in the 2024 presidential election, to testify before lawmakers over the fraud scandal that has rocked his state.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The outcome offered further evidence that prioritizing short-term stability over democratic values and accountable governance can invite long-term reversals, a trend that Washington and New Delhi would do well to reckon with.
—Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Republicans in Congress have invited Tim Walz, Minnesota's Democratic governor and Kamala Harris' former running mate in the 2024 presidential election, to testify before lawmakers over the fraud scandal that has rocked his state.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The outcome offered further evidence that prioritizing short-term stability over democratic values and accountable governance can invite long-term reversals, a trend that Washington and New Delhi would do well to reckon with.
—Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democratic
republican
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Polling for The Guardian again recorded a popularity crisis for the royals in 2000, but as Newsweek has shown before, it was largely fueled by disinterest rather than actual republican sentiment.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The situation took a dramatic and surprising turn in February 1794 when the French republican government, mired in war elsewhere in Europe as well, declared the abolition of slavery throughout all France’s overseas possessions.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Democratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democratic. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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