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

But why are legislators not trying to get re-elected by making good policy? — Scott Warren, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Some conservative legislators and advocacy groups have also been challenging the legitimacy of surrogacy, a few with plans to limit or even ban it. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

Missouri would also still outlaw gender-affirming care for minors under a state law legislators passed in 2023. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

For the better part of a decade, Colorado legislators have passed laws limiting how state and local officials interact with federal immigration authorities. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026

Eventually, Nevada legislators passed an emergency statute banning any device that helped a gambler. — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

The organization’s goal is to get at least 50% of state legislators to submit public comments criticizing the changes, Bermúdez Zimmerman said. — Maia Nehme, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

What can the General Assembly do to help address crime and public safety, and how should legislators incorporate feedback from local leaders in their decision making? — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

The bill was one of an array of measures introduced by legislators this year to regulate the use of chatbots and AI by children, businesses and state agencies. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026