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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
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2025
The 88-year-old pontiff, largely viewed as more liberal than his predecessors, died Monday morning.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The candidate, Susan Crawford, won a decisive victory to keep liberals in control of the battleground state’s top court.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The great Peruvian novelist and classical liberal Mario Vargas Llosa passed away on April 13 in Lima, Peru.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2025
The 88-year-old pontiff, largely viewed as more liberal than his predecessors, died Monday morning.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
None of the nine justices dissented, although the court’s three liberals said the government’s appeal should have been denied entirely.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The candidate, Susan Crawford, won a decisive victory to keep liberals in control of the battleground state’s top court.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberal
Adjective
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Joseph Tobin Joseph Tobin, 72, is a highly progressive candidate for the Church and has amassed substantial influence in the U.S.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Francis, who was a progressive leader of the church, had appointed roughly 80% of the cardinals who are eligible to vote for the new pope, according to Miles Pattenden, historian of the Catholic Church at Oxford University.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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At the end of every season, Jim had given generous gifts to the cast and crew.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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The generous battery keeps podcasts alive for a full travel day, and a ten‑minute quick top‑up grants four extra hours before boarding.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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To date, the company has invested roughly $230 million in global charitable programs and partnerships that impact the lives of millions of women, says Lucy Gildea, Mary Kay’s chief brand and scientific officer.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That Seguin came back is one of those modern medical marvels, but he can’t be expected to carry too much.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Despite the awkward journey to this match, Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton created a babyface vs. heel dynamic that is hard to come by given how jaded modern wrestling fans have become.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond ensuring that Americans have plentiful food options in their grocery stores and cafeterias, the baking industry also fosters careers rooted in purpose and community.—
Eric Dell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Well, after how much the team has invested in his unit this year, the excuses are gone, but the opportunities are plentiful.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But at its core, Wrexham’s rapid rise owes mostly to club stumbling into a relationship with a benevolent benefactor with far more resources than most of its now-former fourth- and fifth-division peers.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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It's long been the stuff of science fiction: humans achieving immortality by uploading their consciousness into a silicon virtual paradise, ruled over by a benevolent super-intelligent AI.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In many ways, the lefty hitter brings everything the Blue Jays’ lineup lacks this year.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Between them was lefty Gavin Sheets, the starter in the No. 2 spot.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Living in Mexico is a radical act of joy, freedom, and reclamation.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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But against the inertia of an institution built to resist change, even symbolic gestures can seem radical.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Liberal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberal. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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