Synonyms of lawmakers

lawmakers

noun

plural of lawmaker

as in legislators

a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws

the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• legislators
• senators
• solons
• lawgivers
• congressmen
• assemblymen
• congresswomen
• assemblywomen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lawmakers

The conservative justice discussed lawmakers’ efforts to expand the Supreme Court, as well as the violent public rhetoric about the court and its members. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Because of these risks, many conservation groups and lawmakers are anxious to see permanent protections. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Connecticut lawmakers partially repealed the state’s own nuclear moratorium in 2022, allowing for the development of a new reactor at the Millstone site. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Brazilians also chose governors and state and federal lawmakers Sunday, with early results showing that the right also made significant gains in Congress, particularly in the Senate. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026

In the 21st century, presidents and lawmakers would be wise to adopt the same strategy—not fearing AI, but creating a governance system that allows this technology to realize its potential as a source of hope and shared progress. — William R. Gruver, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

Advocates for the industry, along with some lawmakers, are fighting to save it. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

The issue roiled French politics for years before lawmakers recently approved legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication. — Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled the bill for a 20% incentive, which with bonuses could bring the total rebate to 30%. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026