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Recent Examples of populist
The case, unprecedented in Brazil’s modern democracy, could – if he is found guilty – send the right-wing populist to prison for decades and reshape the country’s political future.
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Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Sometimes described as a populist, Zelensky is often swayed by polling, and on issues such as negotiations with Russia and dealing with the United States and Europe, he has generally been aligned with mainstream Ukrainian opinion.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
The right-wing populist, who could well be Britain’s next Prime Minister, previously ran twice to become South Thanet’s Member of Parliament.
—Rohan Banerjee, Time, 23 Aug. 2025
Abolitionists, farmers, emancipated Blacks, mechanics, prohibitionists, and populists all used fusion voting during the 19th century to make sure that their voices were heard by their fellow citizens as well as the leaders of this vast, diverse nation.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Sometimes described as a populist, Zelensky is often swayed by polling, and on issues such as negotiations with Russia and dealing with the United States and Europe, he has generally been aligned with mainstream Ukrainian opinion.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
The right-wing populist, who could well be Britain’s next Prime Minister, previously ran twice to become South Thanet’s Member of Parliament.
—Rohan Banerjee, Time, 23 Aug. 2025
Abolitionists, farmers, emancipated Blacks, mechanics, prohibitionists, and populists all used fusion voting during the 19th century to make sure that their voices were heard by their fellow citizens as well as the leaders of this vast, diverse nation.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for populist
socialist
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With key figures like Governor KathyHochul and Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie already on board, Jeffries’ endorsement isolates remaining holdouts and underscores the growing influence of Democratic socialists in mainstream politics.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The socialist also took the time to address Trump directly and attack Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the process.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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