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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
Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But Vought was one of the architects of the conservative policy agenda Project 2025, which called on Congress to abolish the CFPB.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
But, when Weiss e-mailed her with a story idea about conservatives being deplatformed, Bowles agreed to meet for coffee in the Times cafeteria during a visit to New York.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
While Kaduna state police on Monday reportedly cited conservative figures, saying dozens were being held captive as the investigation remains in its early stages, a senior church leader noted that more than 160 worshippers were abducted by gunmen over the weekend.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But Vought was one of the architects of the conservative policy agenda Project 2025, which called on Congress to abolish the CFPB.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
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But after a handful of conservatives contracted the president, the rest of the caucus – and Trump himself – came around to supporting the legislation, too.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
But, when Weiss e-mailed her with a story idea about conservatives being deplatformed, Bowles agreed to meet for coffee in the Times cafeteria during a visit to New York.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservative
Adjective
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Often, traditional behaviors, expectations, and norms on the part of employers, industry, and even their own families hold women back from maximizing their career potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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While traditional white pasta can spike your blood sugar, choosing pasta made with more fiber and protein, or pairing it with the right foods, can help stabilize blood sugar levels.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
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The tight weave and muted colors get the spirit of the wall-hanging just right, and the botanical print makes a great value-add against more modern colors and textures (dark brown chenille or white linen are coming to mind, for example).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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Keep your look simple with a blue that's equal parts muted and vibrant.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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This is a major step forward in Japan’s long and cautious return to nuclear power and comes as the country braces for tight electricity supplies ahead of the summer peak.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, China is likely to stick with a cautious approach to its monetary policy, with banks expected to prioritize higher-quality borrowers over chasing loan growth — a stance Fitch said should help keep asset quality broadly stable.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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Consequently, initial opportunities would have to come from the right, where Emery tends to station his widest, most orthodox winger.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The production company’s development slate is highlighted by the action-drama Barney Ross, a story about the titular orthodox rabbinical student who, after witnessing the murder of his rabbi father, fell in with a young Al Capone and Jack Ruby.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Below are five actions that may seem quiet but can significantly increase your chances of promotion in the first quarter, along with how to put them into practice.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The cold, quiet pattern continues Tuesday in Minnesota.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Drivers were advised to be careful in the snow, as there were problems on area roadways.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Publicly, both leaders had maintained careful language about Syria’s transition, emphasizing concerns for minority rights, human rights standards, and the need for inclusive governance.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But today’s traditionalist poets, who accompanied the liberation parade from Idlib to the Umayyad capital, get off on the cognates of salvage and salvation and on the prefixes of survival and revival.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Banning the shift, introducing a pitch clock, adding a free runner in extra innings — all changes that the most entrenched traditionalists argued would materially alter the game.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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However, the impact of losing her great love in a 1990 racing accident translated into a sober and restrained closet.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
24 Jan. 2026
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Grapes here develop with higher acidity and lower sugar levels, which leads to wines that feel more restrained and layered.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Conservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservative. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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