woke

Definition for woke

Strongest matches

enlightened, multiculturally sensitive

Strong matches

aware, conscious, evolved, inclusive, politically correct

Weak matches

leftist, liberal, progressive

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Its favorite targets are the excesses of progressive left and purveyors of so-called “woke” policies.

From Los Angeles Times

With roughly 1.5 million subscribers, the newsletter built its audience on contrarian opinion columns and critiques of “the woke left.”

From Salon

Swift's fans - known as Swifties - woke to news on Friday that the 35-year-old had released her latest record The Life of a Showgirl.

From BBC

Finance and private equity executives rave about Free Press missives against purportedly “woke” attitudes and DEI initiatives that they believe have made it more difficult to do business.

From Los Angeles Times

Conservatives had a fit over “Superman” supposedly going “woke.”

From Salon

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