RADICALISM Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

radicalism

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Definition of radicalism

as in socialism

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Recent Examples of radicalism After a crushing election defeat in 2019, Starmer was chosen as Corbyn’s successor – seen as a safer pair of hands after Labour’s years of radicalism. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 Protesters slammed the progressive leader, accusing him of fueling radicalism and failing to safeguard the Jewish community. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026 Enhanced by the large amount of American art spanning centuries that is always a part of The Wadsworth’s permanent exhibitions, the whole multi-building complex proclaims a sense of independence, revolution and especially radicalism. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026 In this era of growing labor radicalism and open conflict with capital, Taylor promised docile and happy workers alongside high profits. — Literary Hub, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for radicalism

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Very few mentioned anti-communism or socialism as a top factor for their vote, although cultural issues have been an effective wedge for Republicans in recent contests.

— Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
After Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, conservative commentary about him shifted focus from socialism to his Muslim identity.

— Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of socialism

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The national conservatives embrace Christian nationalism and seek to bulwark the homogeneous nation-state from threats from liberalism.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
But, outside of cosmopolitan sections of Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Haifa, the liberalism that fuelled his humor couldn’t be taken for granted.

— Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of liberalism

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In other words, emotion, empathy and irrationality could be seen as some of the most powerful counterweights to AI.

— Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
This is where the irrationality of antisemitic conspiracy gains no purchase among a reasoning and pragmatic populace; where government is led by people who grasp, and embrace, the seriousness of their responsibilities.

— Rory Lancman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026

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