LEFTIES Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

lefties

noun

plural of lefty

as in leftists

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capitalists

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Noun

The New York representative has been a big name in the Democratic Socialists of America as socialists establish a political foothold in positions across the country.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
Mamdani is one of the most prominent democratic socialists following his election last November.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of socialists

Noun

Hochul and James are doing what communists do by prejudging the facts and joining the lynch mob!

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Beijing’s new exit rules show the naivete of trying to work with the communists on pacing the frontier.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of communists

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