left-winger

noun

Definition of left-wingernext
as in leftist

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Recent Examples of left-winger Rookie left-winger Aydar Suniev had an assist for his first NHL point. — ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 The writing has been on the wall for a Panarin deal, with the Rangers struggling at 22-28-6 this season and the veteran left-winger having just one year left on his contract. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026 Instead, Howe went for raw pace, fielding Gordon as a false nine, with Barnes as a roaming left-winger who regularly cut inside, and Anthony Elanga down the right. — James Pearce, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for left-winger
  1. leftist
  2. liberal
  3. lefty
Noun
  • The leftist who fights with liberals DeBoer has spent much of his life deep inside the liberal bubble.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Anne Hathaway is a leftist, woke, horrible choice for DAYS OF THUNDER NASCAR audience who are MAGA.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of leftist
Noun
  • Talarico has sought to portray Paxton as corrupt and unethical, while Paxton has framed Talarico as a radical liberal.
    — Alexis Guerrero, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Maher is a liberal who has become increasingly critical of both parties and the progressive left.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of liberal
Noun
  • There is no better thrower of the football in the collegiate ranks right now than this young lefty.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Rays’ only decision could be whether to start Jax or Seymour, the lone lefty in the group, in Game 4.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of lefty

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“Left-winger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left-winger. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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