COLONEL BLIMP Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

Colonel Blimp

noun

-ˈblimp

Definition of Colonel Blimp

as in conservative

a person with old-fashioned ideas felt like a Colonel Blimp when it came to how his grandchildren communicated with each other

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Recent Examples of Colonel Blimp In Zac’s report, Schoonmaker addressed Powell’s legendary filmmaking partnership with Emeric Pressburger, which spawned films such as The Red Shoes, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp and Black Narcissus. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025

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Lawsuit attacks diversity efforts The lawsuit comes amid a broader crackdown on diversity initiatives nationwide as conservatives argue similar programs treat white people unfairly.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The ruling, which applied only in Texas, was seen as an opening for conservatives to challenge similar laws across the country.

— Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 23 July 2026

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Disability spans every age, race, culture and socioeconomic background, and investment in accessibility and inclusive programming tends to ripple outward, improving experiences for older adults, veterans, families and caregivers along the way.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The Panthers had already moved to protect themselves on the left side, signing veteran tackle Rasheed Walker in March as a potential replacement for Ekwonu.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

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But there were plenty of amenities to point out—the massage rooms and nap pods, the dinosaur fossil, the wacky sensory-break touches like ball pits, swings, and yoga balls (even if no one actually seemed to use them).

— Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
That record sale was a Stegosaurus fossil named Apex, which measures around 27 feet in length.

— Michael Smith, USA Today, 18 July 2026

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