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as in progressive
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
parents who take a very liberal attitude toward letting their children stay out late
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as in generous
being more than enough without being excessive
he always puts liberal amounts of grated cheese on his pizza
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as in charitable
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a doctor who has been very liberal in dispensing low-cost care to patients who could not otherwise afford it
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as in leftist
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Recent Examples of liberal
Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The administration has accused USAID’s programs of being wasteful and promoting a liberal agenda.
—Ellen Knickmayer and Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Alexander Smith, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2025
Some Trump defenders claim the posts are harmless trolling, a reference flown over liberals’ heads.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The liberal economic reforms spearheaded by President Javier Milei have sent ripples through global financial markets, attracting both optimism and skepticism.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The administration has accused USAID’s programs of being wasteful and promoting a liberal agenda.
—Ellen Knickmayer and Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
Its rise is part of a Europe-wide trend alarming liberals and centrists, whereby once-fringe nationalist parties are making striding gains across the continent at the expense of the political establishment.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2025
Some Trump defenders claim the posts are harmless trolling, a reference flown over liberals’ heads.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberal
Adjective
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In a heavily progressive city that voted 3-to-1 against President Donald Trump in November, there has been extensive disappointment over his initiatives since taking office.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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This was especially true as business interests, working to undermine progressive New Deal labor policies such as a federal minimum wage and unemployment insurance, openly equated support for these policies with Communism.—
Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.—
Meka Boyle,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Only his charitable contributions were signed and dated, said Lanham, his business partner.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond Costs: Time and Responsiveness The modern consumer, influenced by the likes of Amazon, values not just price, but convenience and time.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Her brand offers nearly 1,000 items that blend seamlessly with modern, country farmhouse, coastal, or traditional home aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Outdoor activities are plentiful, from the numerous hiking trails to the Contoocook River, which offers boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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For example, cheap labor and service means women in major cities can outsource domestic tasks to workers who migrate into the cities, supplementing that free and plentiful childcare.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The benevolent master of ceremonies left a care kit beneath each audience member's seat for the nearly four-hour show.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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In Thai Buddhist lore, these trees, thousands of which spike Koh Samui, are home to benevolent spirits, says political scientist Pavin Chachavalpongpun, from the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Japan’s Kyoto University.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Chicago White Sox got a glimpse of the future Wednesday as Schultz and fellow lefty Hagen Smith made their Cactus League debuts in the 3-1 loss at Camelback Ranch.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article MESA, Ariz. — At the end of last year’s postseason, Robbie Ray sent a text message to Tarik Skubal — one lefty to another. Skubal the Detroit Tigers’ ace, had just won the 2024 American League Cy Young Award, the changeup being one of his foundational pitches.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After her untimely death, Bella Baxter (Emma Stone, in an Oscar-winning performance) is brought back to life through a radical scientific experiment conducted by the eccentric Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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That kind of creative thinking can help with any radical change in life, whether finding a different job or moving to a new country.—
Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Liberal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberal. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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