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as in radical
being very far from the center of public opinion
a candidate with a lot of crazy, revolutionary ideas that no one seems to be going for
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as in insurgent
taking part in a rebellion
revolutionary forces that were soundly defeated before reaching the capital
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as in rebel
a person who favors rapid and sweeping changes especially in laws and methods of government
after the collapse of the Russian monarchy, the moderate socialists briefly governed until being overthrown by the Bolshevik revolutionaries
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as in revolutionist
a person who rises up against authority
at first the government was not worried about this small band of unarmed revolutionaries
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Recent Examples of revolutionary
Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
As Syria convulses in revolutionary chaos and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens, Netanyahu is in a stuffy Tel Aviv courtroom testifying in a criminal corruption trial.
—NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Thomas Meaney, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Some of his popularity stems from his revered father, Chokwe Lumumba, a civil rights activist, who was known on a national stage for calling for reparations, representing Black revolutionaries and successfully defending Tupac Shakur against assault charges.
—Bracey Harris, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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In this way, the Iran-contra debacle helped put to rest any Israeli illusions that revolutionary Iran was ephemeral or nonthreatening.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
As Syria convulses in revolutionary chaos and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens, Netanyahu is in a stuffy Tel Aviv courtroom testifying in a criminal corruption trial.
—NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adorno and Benjamin were, however, far from political revolutionaries.
—Thomas Meaney, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Some of his popularity stems from his revered father, Chokwe Lumumba, a civil rights activist, who was known on a national stage for calling for reparations, representing Black revolutionaries and successfully defending Tupac Shakur against assault charges.
—Bracey Harris, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionary
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Kedar said that despite their radical roots, the opening indications were positive.Mick Krever, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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Everything that was radical and interesting was going on, except inside the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, which was very old-fashioned, quite stale in its approach to things.Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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The meeting comes as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces clash with insurgent fighters who seized the northern city of Aleppo on Saturday.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Hyundai, the insurgent Korean automaker, just unveiled its flagship vehicle, the IONIQ 9 three-row electric Hyundai SUV.Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024
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As Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed and Syrian rebels rose to power, Israel embarked on an extensive bombing campaign, purportedly aimed at disarming extremists who may rise to power during the unrest.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Israel, Iran race to cement relations with Syrian rebels The sudden fall this weekend of the Assad regime, long backed by Iran and allied with its proxy forces in the region, represented a welcome development for Netanyahu.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The cartoonishly extreme and yet wholeheartedly relatable plot volleys back and forth between comedy and emotional turmoil.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In pagan and other pre-Christian traditions, legends arose of mythical beings who emerged during the long nights around the solstice to dole out more extreme punishments to those who weren't on their best behavior.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Unconventional and futuristic, Aquarius pushes us to break free from tradition, encouraging bold, rebellious choices in our wardrobe.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The film follows a rebellious horse trainer named Tabitha who, after the death of her husband, tries to find some financial stability.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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And many revolutionists think that new equipment has changed the patterns of advance and retreat in Ukraine relative to historical experience.Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2023
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As the head of China’s Nationalist government, Chiang and his party were trying to establish control in a nation divided among revolutionists, nationalists, Indigenous warlords, and a developing communist army and government.Susan Tate Ankeny, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
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Their dilemmas evoke our disregard of the vacancy in Antifa anarchists and our encouragement of gender dysphoria.Armond White, National Review, 25 Sep. 2024
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Oh, and Josh and CJ meet with some crazy mapmakers, and Toby hangs out with anarchists. 50.Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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At the same time, religious reformers, like William Tyndale and Martin Luther, and, later, a committee of translators assembled by King James, translated the Bible into the languages of everyday people.Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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There’s a private spa with a steam room and cold plunge, and a gym is stocked with a Pilates reformer, a Peloton bike and other high-end workout equipment.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Revolutionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionary. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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