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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
conservative baseball fans consider the new ballpark too modern-looking and plain ugly
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as in muted
not excessively showy
dressing in conservative outfits so as to make a good impression at job interviews
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as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
made conservative investments, and so he wasn't ruined when the market went into a free fall
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as in Tory
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
proposed legislation that was opposed by conservatives throughout the state
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Recent Examples of conservative
Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
According to a social media post from UGA’s Turning Point chapter, he’ll be joined by organization CEO Erika Kirk, widow of the late Charlie Kirk, who founded the conservative student political activist group in 2012.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
After the failure of the Reagan Amnesty to stem the flow, many rank-and-file conservatives no longer trusted Congress or the Executive Branch to safeguard our borders.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
This is a conservative estimate, says Katherine Gallagher Robbins, a senior fellow at the NPWF.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
According to a social media post from UGA’s Turning Point chapter, he’ll be joined by organization CEO Erika Kirk, widow of the late Charlie Kirk, who founded the conservative student political activist group in 2012.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Florida International University’s Turning Point USA chapter President Ian Valdes has stepped down from leadership, the school’s club announced on social media, after reporting revealed his involvement in a racist group chat among Miami campus conservatives.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
After the failure of the Reagan Amnesty to stem the flow, many rank-and-file conservatives no longer trusted Congress or the Executive Branch to safeguard our borders.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservative
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The elevator delivers you to the lobby, where hanging textiles in warm ocher tones serve as the signature art piece, dyed using dorozome, a traditional mud-dyeing technique, with soil from the building site itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The board denied renewal of Green Dot Locke High charter by a 4-3 vote, citing lower performance compared to traditional schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The staterooms are a testament to this, decked out in muted tones of gold, silver and blue.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jamner said to expect muted reactions in financial markets to the release, typically closely monitored on Wall Street.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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By contrast Zoox, acquired by Amazon in 2020, has been more cautious and careful to deploy a service on public streets.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Venezuelan players and coaches are incredibly cautious commenting publicly on politics of the country – to do so could draw additional attention to themselves.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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The orthodox Jewish school Shalhevet enjoyed a terrific season even though their longtime coach, Ryan Coleman, left for Milken.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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For him, Yuan porcelain represented a major cultural and technological breakthrough in Chinese art under Mongol rule, countering long-running, orthodox perceptions of the imperial dynasty.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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The terrain is demanding, but the setting—expansive views, shifting light, and quiet trails—creates a rhythm that carries through the rest of the day.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Omni dock was relatively quiet when self-emptying and automatically dispensed cleaning solution, which was convenient.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Adjust a subscription or renegotiate a small fee, then record the change, because tracking progress reinforces confidence and protects your careful planning.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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That was a bit of a turnoff for this old traditionalist, who thinks politics has gotten too coarse and foul-mouthed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The good news for the traditionalists is that everyone seems to agree that the FA Cup is still an important endeavour.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Downstairs, Bar Calico has a more restrained vibe.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Refined, deliberate, restrained.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Conservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservative. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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