as in liberal
a person with very modern ideas
a time when Paris was the center of the universe for modernists in the art world
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernist
Noun
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Unfortunately, Soros and far left liberals poured millions into Louisiana with propaganda and outright lies about Amendment 2.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025 -
No, Trump is simply availing himself of the vast federal apparatus created by liberals on the assumption that an ever-more powerful and extensive federal government was synonymous with righteousness.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Both have their perks, but there are some significant advantages to choosing new construction — think modern designs, better energy efficiency, and less maintenance right off the bat.—
Shea Homes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One Battle After Another centers on a group of former revolutionaries who reconnect to help their member Bob Ferguson (DiCaprio) find his daughter.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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The unlikely revolutionaries The lyricist is named Ayman al-Masri, 52.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her work addresses important contemporary topics with empathy and depth.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But even there the story of a princess — daughter of an emperor — allows one to draw comparison to contemporary times.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The restaurant’s ultramodern decor and relaxed ambiance create an ideal atmosphere for casual gatherings and special celebrations.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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This ultramodern property just 15 minutes away from Woodstock is one of our favorite treehouse Airbnbs, offering a luxe off-the-grid experience for seasoned (or beginner) glampers.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Saxon and Lochlan In terms of present-day action, the brothers don’t do a whole lot in this episode.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Our present-day status with AI tends to suggest that the one-big-brain theory is a bust.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Now, 46 percent say Trump is to blame for current economic conditions, while 41 percent say Biden is to blame.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Another statute modeled on the California statute and modified to its current form shortly before the UPEPA was completed, but falsely criticized for reasons relating more to the antiquated Texas Practice & Procedure Code than the statute itself. Vermont ...—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Playing in Japan in July could even lead to interest in a newfangled All-Star Game in Tokyo, pitting the best players from Japan against the best of the rest of the major leagues.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Using these metrics, the Lancaster Cast Iron skillet, a newfangled vintage-style pan, stood out as the best.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Modernist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernist. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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