Synonyms of centrists

centrists

noun

plural of centrist

as in moderates

a person who holds moderate views

the centrists will most likely rally behind the candidate who favors reforming the government program—not abolishing it entirely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moderates
• middle-of-the-roaders
• progressives
• reformers
• compromisers
• accommodationists

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• radicals
• extremists
• conservatives
• revolutionaries
• revolutionists
• liberals
• rightists
• reactionaries
• leftists
• ultraists
• right-wingers
• left-wingers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of centrists

For progressives, deterrence can be more readily accomplished than centrists believe, both because the United States’ existing military power is sufficient and because China is not an aggressive revisionist power like Russia. — Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Meanwhile, the centrists are not sure where to situate themselves. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Israel felt inescapable in the midterm primaries, especially for Democrats, where centrists and progressives clashed — memorably! — Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026

Socialists want retribution after centrists sided with Republicans. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026

House Democratic leadership is vowing repercussions for two centrists who blindsided Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) by joining with Republicans on Tuesday to force a vote on condemning socialism. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026

There’s a debate among centrists who don’t like that this happened; how much did this weaken the Democratic Party? — David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

NPAs are hungry to elect centrists who believe that compromise is not a dirty word. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026