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politicians

NOUN

person pursuing or occupying elective office

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lawmaker leader legislator officeholder senator

STRONG

boss chieftain democrat grandstander orator partisan president republican speaker

WEAK

Party member baby-kisser congressperson handshaker member of Congress member of parliament office seeker public servant statesperson whistle-stopper

Example Sentences

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Past efforts have broken the hearts of architects and politicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Both are young local politicians from immigrant families.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

In April, South Korean lawmakers sent a joint letter raising concerns over "undue pressure" from US politicians regarding Seoul's investigation into the e-commerce giant.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Hawaii’s leaders may discover that the people who create jobs and grow businesses have more options than some politicians assume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Many people were tired of the spoils system that rewarded corrupt politicians.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow