left

Definition of leftnext
as in liberalism
a political belief stressing progress, the essential goodness of humankind, and individual freedom a rising politician who is being hailed as the new voice of the left

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Recent Examples of left The real entrance is through the door located to the left. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 Denney, the director of civic engagement at Chico State, challenged McGuire from the left. Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 Platner is navigating this mess with a notably shallow reserve of goodwill, even among his backers on the left. David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 June 2026 These fantasies can all skew toward exclusionary extremism on the left and the right. Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for left
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liberalism
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  • California is a kind of crystal ball for American liberalism more than many people realize.
    Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
  • The dominant normative theory across most of the modern world is derived from liberalism, as expressed in such classic early works as John Stuart Mill’s essay On Liberty, published in 1859.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026

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“Left.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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