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revolutionary

[rev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-ee] / ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
rebellious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
radical subversive
STRONG
insurgent rebel rioting
WEAK
anarchistic defiant disobedient disorderly factious insubordinate mutinous riotous warring
Antonyms
STRONG
obedient
ADJECTIVE
new, progressive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contemporary innovative modern radical
STRONG
avant-garde developing latest left novel
WEAK
advanced advancing cutting edge forward-looking just out open-minded state-of-the-art up-and-coming
Antonyms
STRONGEST
old old-fashioned

Example Sentences

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She spoke during a symbolic visit to the eastern city of Nanjing, where she visited the mausoleum of revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen, one of the few Chinese historical figures revered in both Beijing and Taipei.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

By her own account, Catlett was “a Black revolutionary artist.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

He emphasised building a new system rooted in sovereignty, patriotism and revolutionary mobilisation, with traditional leaders and grassroots structures playing a central role.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A Finnish startup claims to have perfected a revolutionary new battery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But they had been lurking in the hearts and minds of the revolutionary generation all along.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis