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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Recent Examples of centrist
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Cuomo is campaigning as a centrist, while Mamdani is more progressive.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 June 2025
His second, third, and final Cabinets included a mix of social democrats, centrists, and conservatives.
—Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025
Musk’s work for Trump, meanwhile, had alienated liberals and centrists, tanking Tesla’s sales and stock price.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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The situation has become serious enough that the push for Ocasio-Cortez to challenge Schumer now has support from both centrists and progressives, according to CNN.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Cuomo is campaigning as a centrist, while Mamdani is more progressive.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 June 2025
His second, third, and final Cabinets included a mix of social democrats, centrists, and conservatives.
—Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025
Musk’s work for Trump, meanwhile, had alienated liberals and centrists, tanking Tesla’s sales and stock price.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centrist
Adjective
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This indicates a moderate Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 28.6% (compared to 19.4% for the S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In 2024 the company logged 30 million euros in sales, in line with the previous year, but Corti expects a moderate drop this year.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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There is still a risk for more rain in central Texas.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen takes part in the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 5, 2025....—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Centrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/centrist. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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