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
  • Senate and Assembly budget committees are scheduled to hold hearings Monday morning to review the spending plan and legislators in both chambers are expected to vote on the budget later in the day.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026
  • But many Florida state legislators from Broward and Palm Beach counties have easy paths to return to Tallahassee.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Seated near the senators, a woman in a crisp white uniform appears to listen in, her hands folded neatly in her lap.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Several Republican senators expressed misgivings about the idea, pointing to the potential for security and legal risks.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
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“Solons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solons. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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