solons

Definition of solonsnext
plural of solon
as in legislators
a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws one of the most politically adept solons in the state legislature

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Noun
  • Its members will include legislators chosen by the Democratic and Republican leaders, the state commissioner of education and a broad range of interested parties such as teachers, parents, students municipal officials and state and national experts in school funding.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
  • State legislators passed a bill to add guardrails to the industry designed to protect residents from cost spikes on their electric bills and risks to their water supply.
    Romy Ellenbogen, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In his memo, Albritton stated senators will file identical versions of the bills during the special session.
    Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
  • While the issue is relatively new in some states, the senators noted that California’s law is more than 30 years old.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Solons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solons. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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