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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
However, sources familiar with the discussion told the Miami Herald that the encounter was cordial and focused on restoring democratic institutions in Venezuela, including eventual elections, institutional reforms and the creation of conditions to attract foreign investment.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
This is where d/acc’s democratic instinct matters.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Machado laid out a vision in which a future democratic state in Venezuela will set clear rules, and enforce contracts.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Chemnitz represents Inuit Ataqatigiit, a democratic socialist party in Greenland.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
This is where d/acc’s democratic instinct matters.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Machado laid out a vision in which a future democratic state in Venezuela will set clear rules, and enforce contracts.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Chemnitz represents Inuit Ataqatigiit, a democratic socialist party in Greenland.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democratic
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Boxy, aggressive styling on SUVs has been hugely popular with consumers.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Naked Maxi Dress Barely there gowns are more popular than ever–on the runways at Paris Fashion Week and on the red carpets of awards season–as the ultimate bargaining chip to the attention economy.—
Chloé Versabeau,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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Administration officials heralded the law as liberation from the constant vulnerability of relying on chip-makers in Taiwan, a self-governing island only 100 miles off the Chinese coast that is claimed by Beijing.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2023
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Taiwan, a self-governing island that Beijing claims as its territory, is under growing pressure from China, which has not ruled out using force to seize control.—
Dan De Luce,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2023
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And while political observers, including Kiros herself, say the assembly process isn’t actually representative of who will vote in the June primary, the win still marked a surprising development in a race that many considered to be predetermined.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Noticeable Optimism May Protect the Brain For the study, the researchers analyzed data from more than 9,000 people who participated in the Health and Retirement Study, a nationally representative sample of older American adults.—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Democratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democratic. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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