as in left
a political belief stressing progress, the essential goodness of humankind, and individual freedom
liberalism had always claimed to stand for the greatest social good
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Recent Examples of liberalism
Emanuel, 66, has talked his way into 2028 presidential speculation by challenging his party’s college-town liberalism and pitching paid-for ideas.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the profile, his tolerance for right-wing antisemitism is rooted in a catastrophist worldview that frames American liberalism as an existential threat and Trumpism, with all its flaws, as the only viable alternative.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Intellectuals on the left and right say liberalism is dead.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2026
Following the book’s publication in 1971, the viability of liberalism became a major theme of political philosophy in English-speaking countries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the profile, his tolerance for right-wing antisemitism is rooted in a catastrophist worldview that frames American liberalism as an existential threat and Trumpism, with all its flaws, as the only viable alternative.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Intellectuals on the left and right say liberalism is dead.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2026
Following the book’s publication in 1971, the viability of liberalism became a major theme of political philosophy in English-speaking countries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberalism
left
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David Vazquez came up with the ball and attacked from left of the goal, attempting a shot that, despite Bye’s protests, hit the Timbers’ fullback’s arm.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Since being called up on April 15, Antonacci, a 23-year-old left fielder, is making a case to stay in the big leagues for a while.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Liberalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberalism. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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