1
as in extreme
being very far from the center of public opinion
the baggy trousers that Amelia Bloomer introduced in the 1850s were considered a radical form of dress for women at the time
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2
as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
radical proponents of spelling reform would have every word spelled "just the way it sounds"
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3
as in wonderful
slang
of the very best kind
surfing conditions at virtually all of the beaches along the coast were truly radical
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as in revolutionary
a person who favors rapid and sweeping changes especially in laws and methods of government
radicals staged large, violent protests in the hopes of toppling the government
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Recent Examples of radical
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
The movie’s frank depiction of Mishima’s bisexual obsessions and radical political drive, not to mention the involvement of foreign filmmakers like Schrader, Coppola and Lucas, drew a boycott from Mishima’s widow and incensed the ultra-right-wing political groups that continued to lionize him.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
Soon, Joan ends up on the run with young radicals.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
What really tipped the decision in Stockholm was a mix of hesitation over radical new theory and the personal rivalries of powerful scientists.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
The movie’s frank depiction of Mishima’s bisexual obsessions and radical political drive, not to mention the involvement of foreign filmmakers like Schrader, Coppola and Lucas, drew a boycott from Mishima’s widow and incensed the ultra-right-wing political groups that continued to lionize him.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
The radicals on the left are the problem.
—ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
Soon, Joan ends up on the run with young radicals.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radical
Adjective
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During the third quarter, Fever star Kelsey Mitchell left the court due to extreme cramping in her lower body.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the plan roundly ignores the contributions of climate change to the state's extreme heat problem.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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DeSantis signed a bill this year preempting local governments from blocking development of a presidential library, aiming to overrule potential opposition in liberal-leaning counties or municipalities.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lazar will likely face liberal state Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, a former Democratic state lawmaker from Madison, for the seat Bradley is vacating.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Skor bars are a nonnegotiable addition; the cookies have the perfect toffee-to-chocolate ratio and wonderful texture.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Today’s tech news follows; have a wonderful weekend.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Yet through Bob, Anderson finds his way into this story in a way that feels self-reflective and in conversation with a whole generation of coulda been revolutionaries.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Assata Shakur, the Black revolutionary and godmother to Tupac Shakur, has died, Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported last Friday, September 26.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, a lot of interest from her rabid fan base has trickled into the NFL stratosphere, which is something that Jones has noticed.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Apple Music anchor Ebro Darden takes the stage, DJ D-Nice drops down the volume and Carey and SZA take the stage to roars from the rabid fans in the audience, who have been waiting outside all afternoon.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Democrats are also facing pressure from their progressive wing to hold firm after what many saw as a surrender earlier this year, when centrist Democrats joined Republicans to pass a funding extension without concessions.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even progressive critics from the party’s activist wing are applauding Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who are insisting that any government spending package must extend health care subsidies that are set to expire at the year’s end.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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At just $30, Universal Thread’s version is a great way to add the style to your rotation at a fraction of the price.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Risher isn’t the only chief executive who throws out unconventional questions to get a deeper read on applicants.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Grant also advocates for experimentation and recommends that at-home mixologists utilize unconventional flavors often.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Radical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radical. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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