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as in progressive
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
parents who take a very liberal attitude toward letting their children stay out late
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as in generous
being more than enough without being excessive
he always puts liberal amounts of grated cheese on his pizza
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as in charitable
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a doctor who has been very liberal in dispensing low-cost care to patients who could not otherwise afford it
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as in leftist
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Recent Examples of liberal
Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
During the session, several conservative justices joined their liberal colleagues in questioning whether a 1977 emergency law grants presidents near-limitless authority to set and adjust import duties.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Gebbia — a billionaire entrepreneur who was long considered a Silicon Valley liberal — said his shift began around 2021, when the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border left him deeply concerned.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The new toss-up district would also combine more liberal coastal communities with the rural, conservative areas that make up the current district.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
During the session, several conservative justices joined their liberal colleagues in questioning whether a 1977 emergency law grants presidents near-limitless authority to set and adjust import duties.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Wu, an unabashed liberal, now could be following those legendary mayors with a resounding win against Kraft.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Gebbia — a billionaire entrepreneur who was long considered a Silicon Valley liberal — said his shift began around 2021, when the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border left him deeply concerned.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberal
Adjective
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Advertisement Her victory also carries national implications for Democrats, who are struggling to chart a path between progressive energy and centrist caution ahead of the 2026 midterms.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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One person familiar with Tuesday’s heated discussion within the caucus says there appears to be at least eight Democratic votes to reopen the government — even though progressive Democratic senators vented their frustration with the potential deal.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Costanzo said Ferrante was generous and gave him a favorable rights deal to attempt an adaptation.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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The service was crisp, the portions were highly generous (don’t miss the breakfast buffet).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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That’s more than what Harvesters raises in charitable donations for an entire year, officials said.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
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CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Another leftist would not lead Brazil until the 2003 election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is once again the nation's head after winning the 2023 election.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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That includes Valentín, a leftist whose own dreams of revolution have been cut short by the dictatorship’s crackdowns.—
Blythe Marks,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In short, the great task before us is to revisit and reimagine America’s founding fight as a creation story in the making of our modern world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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As pitchers continue to opt out of their contracts and become free agents, the Mets know their options become more plentiful.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Homemade knives, called shanks, are plentiful inside the prison, several inmates said.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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America appears to be, at the moment, in a sort of benevolent hostage situation.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sandy Claws Santa Claus, or Sandy Claws in Halloween Town, is a benevolent figure who loves to give cheer to everyone.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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But assuming Alvarado does return, the lefty can earn back some trust slowly with each scoreless outing.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Former Dodgers lefty Justin Bruihl spent most of the season in Triple-A but could be added as another matchup option.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Liberal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberal. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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