lefty 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of leftynext
as in modern

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lefty

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noun

as in leftist

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Recent Examples of lefty
Adjective
Kotsay said that lefty-masher Joey Meneses, who was called up earlier Friday, and backup catcher Jonah Heim will play first base for the A’s while Kurtz is out. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 Their other All-Star, lefty starter Max Meyer, was the third-overall pick in the 2020 draft, but has only this season broken through as the ace of their staff. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Noun
As a video of the Jays’ top selection, 6-foot-5 college lefty Cole Carlon, played, the big leaguers were impressed. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 12 July 2026 The 18-year-old lefty is committed to the University of Oregon. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lefty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lefty
  1. modern
  2. leftist
  3. contemporary
  4. pink
  5. advanced
  6. socialist
  7. extremist
Adjective
  • The modern version of Newcastle United would not exist without Kevin Keegan.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Tristan Tate has built a following by creating and promoting a similar take on modern masculinity.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of modern
Noun
  • Tuesday night was a very good night to be a leftist in New York City.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 24 June 2026
  • Raman is more likely than Bass to pick up the voters who chose community organizer Rae Huang, a leftist who, like Raman, is a DSA member.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of leftist
Adjective
  • In recent years, Rome has attracted a new generation of young creatives, who have set out to blend their contemporary spirits with the Italian capital’s millennia-old history.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
  • These themes are not siloed to overtly evangelistic channels, like contemporary Christian radio.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of contemporary
Noun
  • Teal is coming out on top, with its mesmerizing mix of sea-blue and green undertones, as well as flamingo pinks flecked with iridescent shimmer particles.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Flowers in shades of gentle pinks and purples have an enduring appeal and can make just as much of an impact as bolder colors.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
Definition of pink
Adjective
  • The partnership brings together two specialized manufacturing approaches as the companies pursue opportunities in research, development, process advancement and commercialization of advanced composite solutions, the press release concludes.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Lightweight constructions and advanced fibers bring softness and movement to authentic denim aesthetics.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of advanced
Noun
  • Yet despite the faction’s inability to win in purple or red districts, democratic socialists enjoy a net favorability of 17 points among Democratic voters nationwide, compared with just 4 points for Democratic members of Congress.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was quick to congratulate the democratic socialists who defeated incumbent members of his caucus in primaries, even though their policies are much further left than his own.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026
Definition of socialist
Adjective
  • Russian authorities have designated Navalny and his Anti-Corruption Foundation as extremist and banned.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 17 July 2026
  • Mali’s junta has accused Algeria of backing local extremist rebels who are linked to the Muslim militant group al-Qaida.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of extremist

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