solons

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
  • But the summit, and its appearance to some as a private getaway for select legislators and lobbyists, pushed nascent disagreements into public view.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Through an extensive effort from McReynolds, who traveled to the nation’s capital to petition legislators, as well as endorsements from a Congress member, two senators and Camp Pendleton’s Brig.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The vote came hours after senators voted down funding legislation for the 10th time.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
  • One-on-one bipartisan conversations between senators have failed to create a negotiating group.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Solons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solons. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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