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Recent Examples of nativist
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025
Many of the racist, nativist vulgarities spoken out loud in Paul Thomas Anderson’s marvelous new film One Battle After Another evoke sentiments that, in our world, first fomented online.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
New York still needs such a place, even with a nativist-in-chief in the White House.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Speaking with Engel reminded me at times of MacIntyre, Vance, and others who tend to speak in nativist terms.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025
Many of the racist, nativist vulgarities spoken out loud in Paul Thomas Anderson’s marvelous new film One Battle After Another evoke sentiments that, in our world, first fomented online.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
New York still needs such a place, even with a nativist-in-chief in the White House.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nativist
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Shikaki, who has been tracking Palestinian public opinion for decades, said Barghouti is by far the most popular Palestinian leader and the only secular nationalist capable of winning elections.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Sanae Takaichi, the pro-stimulus conservative poised to become Japan’s first female prime minister, is an energetic nationalist with a soft spot for the hard-nosed politics of Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher and the heavy metal music of Iron Maiden.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1892 in the United States, in part, to honor Italian Americans after a xenophobic attack.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Another issue grabbing national attention is rising numbers of foreign residents and visitors, which has fueled widespread anti-foreigner sentiment that sometimes turns outright xenophobic.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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King’s straight-sets triumph over the braggadocious chauvinist wasn’t much in doubt once the players were on the court, though there was plenty of speculation leading up to the match.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s administration was right to send an emissary after ICE’s Hyundai raid to express regret and negotiate a new business visa process for South Koreans, despite criticism from the more anti-immigrant MAGA base.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, an anti-immigrant racist murdered 23 mostly Latino shoppers at a Wal-Mart in El Paso, Texas.—
Gregory P. Magarian,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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The event features distinguished guests, ceremonial presentations, patriotic music, and community fellowship.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The move puts Steak 'n Shake in the company of other businesses that have been embracing patriotic displays.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Nativist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nativist. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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