Synonyms of legislators

legislators

noun

plural of legislator

as in lawmakers

a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws

the legislators met in an all-night session to hammer out the details of the bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lawmakers
• senators
• solons
• lawgivers
• congressmen
• assemblymen
• congresswomen
• assemblywomen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of legislators

Plaintiffs attorneys, legislators and patients say Kaiser’s private and confidential process for arbitrating legal disputes over medical care still has key flaws that favor Kaiser over patients bringing malpractice cases. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

That statement of confidence might surprise some who have been closely tracking our recent history with New York legislators. — Nathan Blecharczyk, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Florida’s Second Chance Act was enacted after years of collaboration among physicians, families affected by sudden cardiac arrest, legislators, athletic leaders, and advocacy organizations. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Welch is reluctant to call legislators back for a special session if there isn’t sufficient support for a bill. — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Municipal leaders don’t expect the new Citizens’ Assembly will eradicate a system that has its roots in colonial times and has plagued governors and legislators for decades. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

The announcement ends speculation that the Hudson facility would be reopened, with the rumors helping prompt Democratic state legislators to pass a new law requiring more oversight of immigrant detention facilities in the state. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 July 2026

In the 1920s and 30s a consensus emerged among donors, college administrators and state legislators that students should be asked to pay for their education. — Thomas Adam, Fortune, 13 July 2026

However, one provision raised concerns among privacy, immigration and LGBTQ+ advocates, prompting a stand-off between the governor and state legislators. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026