as in radical
being very far from the center of public opinion
their extremist views on religious issues set them apart from the rest of the community
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as in revolutionary
a person who favors rapid and sweeping changes especially in laws and methods of government
extremists wanted to do away with everything, even though they had no thought-out plan for what to do afterwards
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Adjective
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Trump, however, promised a radical overhaul of the U.S. immigration system.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025 -
His music and message remain fueled by his radical impulses, along with his lifelong obsession with rock, folk, and hip-hop.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Before Cuban revolutionaries took power in 1959, the brand had a strong presence on the island, with bottling plants and extensive marketing efforts.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The American revolutionaries were convinced that their new republican form of government unlocked the potential of human freedom on a global scale.—
Lawrence B.A. Hatter / Made by History,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The more extreme Noah (Taz Skylar) wants to shed blood.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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In low-lying Bangladesh, 60% of the population is at high risk of floods, and climate change is making extreme rainfall even more common.—
Natalie Donback,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fauci’s life has been threatened by rabid partisans.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The team has been floored by the rabid army of fans.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Extremist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremist. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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