as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
several centrist candidates were elected, apparently in a reaction against the extremists
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as in reformer
a person who holds moderate views
the centrists will most likely rally behind the candidate who favors reforming the government program—not abolishing it entirely
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Related article Europe’s centrists are flocking to the right on migration.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
During this summer's elections, French voters flocked to the extremes, with the leftist coalition pulling ahead of Macron's centrists, and Le Pen's far right finishing a close third, giving her National Rally the largest share of seats in the party's history.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
In general, most of the names are centrists and capable.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Like Joe, the Lioness series continues to run on the mythical boomer centrist’s vague distrust in our institutions undercut by a resounding belief in the fractured American white-hat mythos.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Related article Europe’s centrists are flocking to the right on migration.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
During this summer's elections, French voters flocked to the extremes, with the leftist coalition pulling ahead of Macron's centrists, and Le Pen's far right finishing a close third, giving her National Rally the largest share of seats in the party's history.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
In general, most of the names are centrists and capable.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Centrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centrist. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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