leftists

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plural of leftist
as in socialists

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  1. socialists
  2. communists
  3. pinks
Noun
  • That same sentiment is reflected in DSA's strategy to elect more socialists to the city council.
    — Mikayla Price, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • America’s democratic socialists (note the uncapitalized words) support policies that would bring our economy closer to that of Scandinavian countries.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of socialists
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  • But as left-leaning Democrats and democratic socialists like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is Muslim, score wins in local and national races, Republicans have repeatedly decried the party's progressive wing as communists devoid of religion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • But as left-leaning Democrats and democratic socialists like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is Muslim, score wins in local and national races, Republicans have repeatedly decried the party’s progressive wing as communists devoid of religion.
    — Krysta Fauria, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of communists
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  • Custom mats and tiles of greens, blues and pinks are set on tables with four chairs.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The collection certainly taps into the trend for colored denim, offering offers sandy neutrals, frosted greys, soft pinks, marbled textures and vintage tints with brown and green tones.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinks
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