centrist
noun
cen·trist
ˈsen-trist 
1
often capitalized
: a member of a center party
2
: a person who holds moderate views
centrist
adjective
Examples of centrist in a Sentence
The candidate hopes to appeal to centrists nationwide.
the centrists will most likely rally behind the candidate who favors reforming the government program—not abolishing it entirely
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The speaker had faced immense pressure from some on his right flank, which is typical for contentious bills, but also centrists — who typically back leadership on spending and governing issues.
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Starmer, a centrist, will be in Washington on Thursday, following Monday's White House visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Image Image Rising to national prominence in the Senate, Mr. Boren became a centrist, allying himself on many issues with President Jimmy Carter, a Democrat, and Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, both Republicans.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Barnier, who has only been in power since September as the leader of a minority government backed by centrists and conservatives, attempted to pass part of the budget using a controversial constitutional mechanism that bypassed a vote in the legislature.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Starmer, a centrist, will be in Washington on Thursday, following Monday's White House visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Image Image Rising to national prominence in the Senate, Mr. Boren became a centrist, allying himself on many issues with President Jimmy Carter, a Democrat, and Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, both Republicans.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Barnier, who has only been in power since September as the leader of a minority government backed by centrists and conservatives, attempted to pass part of the budget using a controversial constitutional mechanism that bypassed a vote in the legislature.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Centrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centrist. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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