ULTRAMODERNIST Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

ultramodernist

noun

Definition of ultramodernist

as in liberal

a person with very modern ideas an ultramodernist in interior decoration, she freely uses materials that are recognizably man-made to achieve a look that enthusiastically embraces the 21st century

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Noun

Lee is a liberal who espouses improved ties with North Korea.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Larson, first elected in 1998, built a quiet but reliable profile as an old-school Great Society liberal, on a mission to expand Social Security benefits by raising the tax cap.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of liberal

Noun

The broader point is that extreme wealth has reshaped the art market, turning certain modernist works into financial and social assets as much as cultural objects.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Told through Bearden’s own words and archives, the film reintroduces a towering yet underrecognized modernist, athlete, and activist whose influence still shapes contemporary culture.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of modernist

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One partner may love mid-century modern while the other leans farmhouse, but there is almost always a middle path that borrows from both.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Three of the plans will be offered with Stratford modern, Santa Barbara and farmhouse architectural elevations, while a fourth plan will feature a single architectural style.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of modern

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Centrist Democrats are not socialists, not revolutionaries, and not disposed to blame Zionist conspiracies for every trouble in American life, including police brutality and urban gentrification.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026
To make matters worse, ten days later, revolutionaries stormed the Bastille.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of revolutionary

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