solons

noun

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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  1. legislators
  2. senators
Noun
  • After my story became public, Illinois legislators passed some reforms to strengthen workplace protections in government and political workplaces.
    — Alaina Hampton, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Maye Quade said she’s seen estimates that Big Tech has committed more than $100 million to super PACs to unseat state legislators across the country, on both sides of the aisle, who want to regulate AI.
    — Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of legislators
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  • Both senators are members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and aren’t returning to Congress next year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In essence, this became the latest deadline after earlier timelines set by a group of senators proved unrealistic.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of senators
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“Solons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solons. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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