LEFTY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of lefty

as in modern

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noun

as in leftist

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Recent Examples of lefty

Adjective

But Noakes disagrees with the characterization of the movie as lefty propaganda, and for different reasons so would many of the millions who return to It’s a Wonderful Life as a Christmas tradition. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Also working to their benefit is that Tampa’s pitching staff is much more right-handed than Boston’s, so the Yankees’ lefty-heavy lineup should match up well. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

Noun

The lefty would be going on two days’ extra rest after giving up one run in six innings versus the Red Sox on Wednesday. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The lefty allowed just the one run and three hits while striking out six. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lefty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lefty

Adjective

Advertisement China itself offers the greatest modern demonstration of what technological diffusion can accomplish.

— Keyu Jin, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Indeed, even after modern jeans were invented in the late 19th century, denim continued to be used to make such apparel as work jackets, prison uniforms, naval fatigues, and jumpsuits.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of modern

Adjective

Nobody Wants This is back for a third season of dancing around the real issues of contemporary Judaism in America so that maybe Kristen Bell’s convert character Joanne can learn about hamantaschen rather than have one political conversation.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Its concept connects nostalgic dance music with contemporary party culture, creating a record designed to encourage movement and audience participation.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of contemporary

Noun

Caitlin Fowlkes, who represents 21-year-old Desmond Carter, used Brooks’ full name in a court filing attached to her July motion seeking to ban trial spectators from wearing pink.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
This included a soft pink, nearly neutral shade of lipstick with a tint similar to hues found throughout her dress.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of pink

Adjective

By increasing its manufacturing capacity, the company aims to strengthen its ability to deliver advanced systems to customers.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Back the companies willing to take risks The United States needs an advanced manufacturing ecosystem that includes more than behemoths with access to capital markets and giant lines of credit.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of advanced

Noun

Locked in a tight re-election campaign against a democratic socialist, Smiley vetoed a rent control bill passed by the Providence City Council in April.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
There are also several democratic socialists running for Congress this election cycle.

— Irit Skulnik, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of socialist

Adjective

Smotrich urges removing Palestinian Authority control Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, known for extremist views, said the attack shows Israel needs to restrict the Palestinians’ freedom of movement in the West Bank.

— Shlomo Mor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Paporakis had hundreds of rounds of rifle ammunition and a manifesto expressing white supremacist and extremist ideologies, police said.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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