MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROADER Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

middle-of-the-roader

noun

as in moderate

a person who holds moderate views since the party's middle-of-the-roaders often lack verve, the activists inevitably nominate some extremist who can't win in the general election

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To be sure, the Democratic Party in this moment may be even more consumed by the fight between the insurgent left and moderates over its message and leaders through primary season.

— Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Iranian officials, whether perceived as moderates or hardliners, are saying that renewed negotiations with the US are not in prospect.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of moderate

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Moskowitz, a centrist known for cooperating with Republicans, and Larkin, a democratic socialist, are far apart on many issues.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Gluesenkamp Perez, a centrist who was first elected narrowly in 2022 and has made a name for herself by sometimes breaking with her party, successfully fended off primary challengers on Tuesday to advance to the November ballot.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of centrist

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