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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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Recent Examples of liberal
Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2025
That’s probably why liberals enthusiastic over South Park right now should probably cool it with the savior worship.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
Still, the affiliation between a news division that tries to play it safe and one that doesn’t hide its liberal bent has long caused tension.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Do not let a liberal see a woman smiling while wearing a short denim skirt.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2025
That’s probably why liberals enthusiastic over South Park right now should probably cool it with the savior worship.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
For instance, the conservative rural North State would be denied any real representation as the district would swoop down to take in Marin County, the liberal bastion just north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
Still, the affiliation between a news division that tries to play it safe and one that doesn’t hide its liberal bent has long caused tension.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberal
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The Republican criticism comes as voters have used the process to pass policies seen as progressive.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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Leading up to the 2016 election, South Park went all in against political correctness with the addition of PC Principal, a frat bro with arrogantly aggressive progressive takes on everything.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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IndyStar's environmental reporting project is made possible through the generous support of the nonprofit Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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This sequel includes a generous recap of the previous film’s story, based on ancient Chinese mythological characters and the 16th-century epic novel Investiture of the Gods.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Where a much less charitable filmmaker might frame the contradiction as a gotcha, Meeropol frames it as an evolution in thinking.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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By speaking to that deeper sense of meaning, small business owners can transform charitable intention into action, and in the process, strengthen both community impact and customer loyalty.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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At Fort Lauderdale Airport, ERS’s main unit will be a sleek and modern 693-square-foot flagship store that will showcase top-end spirits, fragrances and jewelry.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Only two other Cubs hitters in the modern era produced those numbers in a game: Andre Dawson in his 1987 MVP season and Hall of Famer Billy Williams in 1971.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Hotels and condominium resorts are plentiful in Puerto Peñasco's tourist areas such as Sandy Beach, Playa Bonita and Playa Hermosa.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Activities are plentiful here including a stunning golf course.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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CEOs take on all sorts of personas, from the benevolent leader to the cutthroat business executive.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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As a benevolent barbarian warrior in the mythical land of Hyrkania, Sonja is enslaved and imprisoned by the ecocidal emperor known as Draygan (Robert Sheehan).—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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Anthony was 0-for-5 during Boston’s sweep at Fenway Park, getting the start against Ryan Yarbrough and sitting against lefties Carlos Rodon and Max Fried.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Even lefty ace Mickey Lolich got into the act, with a 1.59 ERA in 17 innings over seven relief appearances.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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To engage in this radical degree of trust, Lincoln needed to understand Stanton and their relationship on a fairly deep level.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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On Hollywood’s edges Her mother embraced radical politics to cope with her frustration with contemporary expectations of wives and mothers.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Liberal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberal. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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