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a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
rightists opposed the new social programs
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Recent Examples of rightist
semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Historians have pointed to Hodge’s early support of reactionary rightists, including industrialists, landlords, and businessmen—people who were associated with Japanese rule.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Earlier this month, Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced the rightist Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup following his 2023 election loss.
—semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Historians have pointed to Hodge’s early support of reactionary rightists, including industrialists, landlords, and businessmen—people who were associated with Japanese rule.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightist
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Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man charged with Kirk’s murder, has not been publicly linked to any political groups; conservatives have asserted that Robinson was motivated in part by his roommate, who is said to be trans.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
8 Oct. 2025
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The program is likely to be backed by conservatives who see it as a necessary response to political violence, though some liberals could raise civil liberty concerns, especially if broad targeting is used.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The reactionary league is constantly futzing after other versions of the sport implement fun rules, or promising to address unfairness when sensational NFL playoff battles have ended without a quarterback deity such as Peyton Manning or Josh Allen touching the ball.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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That Watson hasn’t used these moments of victimhood to become reactionary is part of what seems to anger Rowling.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Like Bevan, Sheen is a Welsh firebrand unafraid to wear his leftist politics.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
5 Oct. 2025
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Conversely, history is littered with failed leftist attempts to oust Labour as the main party of the British working class.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On Sunday, a 15% chance of flash flooding from excessive rainfall exists along the coast from Ocean City, Maryland to Cape Cod.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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The problem arises when excessive dust, dirt, and hair accumulate around the coils, preventing them from performing their job adequately.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jessica Chastain expressed her disappointment with Apple’s decision to postpone the release of her upcoming limited series The Savant — about an undercover investigator who goes after online extremist groups — in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Eight years later, Brenton Tarrant killed 51 people in two separate shootings at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, after hereleased a more than 80-page manifesto filled with anti-Muslim, extremist language.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Continue reading … BLUE EXODUS – San Francisco residents ditch Democratic Party over failed liberal policies.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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At the Supreme Court on Wednesday, conservative and liberal justices alike appeared to have little use for either side in a case that tests Illinois voting regulations.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Rightist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightist. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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