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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
CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
The current election pits former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel, now a circuit court judge in conservative-leaning Waukesha County, against Susan Crawford, a judge in Dane County, the state’s liberal bastion.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 28 Mar. 2025
Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Mar. 2025
To uphold the best of this European tradition now will require more from liberals than just a defense of the old continent against the new.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
City buildings in liberal Salt Lake City typically honor Pride Month each June by displaying flags that honor its large LGBTQ+ population.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
The current election pits former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel, now a circuit court judge in conservative-leaning Waukesha County, against Susan Crawford, a judge in Dane County, the state’s liberal bastion.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 28 Mar. 2025
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The Supreme Court race will decide the balance of power in the state’s judicial system, where liberals hold a 4 to 3 majority.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Mar. 2025
To uphold the best of this European tradition now will require more from liberals than just a defense of the old continent against the new.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025
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Alon-Lee Green, the founding co-director of Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement, told CNN that young people aren’t at fault for the extremist attitudes that are dividing wider Israeli society.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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California voters further reversed progressive policies by passing Proposition 36, which enhances penalties for theft and drug offenses.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Laigueglia Parts of the Riviera di Ponente, or Western Riviera, offer sandy beaches, one of the many attractions of the town of Laigueglia, whose seafront extends for a generous three kilometers.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Doing this to one of our closest allies, one always generous in aiding our defense and that sacrificed lives fighting for us, is outrageous.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 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.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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By structuring a sale through a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT), business owners can reduce taxes, generate a lifetime income stream and ultimately leave a charitable legacy—while also ensuring their heirs receive an equivalent inheritance through life insurance.—
Jamie Farmer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This vinyl record turntable works both angles: a vintage aesthetic with all the perks of a modern bluetooth speaker.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Mar. 2025
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The pace of modern communication means people simply don't have time to second-guess messages, especially when urgency is a core part of the attack.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The ghosts of disasters past are plentiful for Leeds at QPR, and Farke wanted an exorcism.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Rains are also plentiful during spring, which can benefit establishment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Snow White was born into a kingdom on the edge of a forest, where happiness flourishes under the benevolent King (Hadley Fraser) and Queen (Lorena Andrea).—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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When thinking about quintessential Southern attributes, qualities like hospitable, benevolent, and polite come to mind.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Ben Rice, another lefty, made Smith expendable as a DH option in Stanton’s absence.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tesla was once a badge of pride for upwardly mobile, environmentally conscious lefties.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For those unfamiliar with the series, Severance is an Apple TV+ drama set in a near-future where employees undergo a radical procedure to split their memories between work and personal life.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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President Trump is committed to holding these radical agitators accountable and deporting non-citizens who are conducting this behavior.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Liberal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberal. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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