as in conservative
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
a small-town Tory who saw that society was changing, much to his regret
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Noun
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Still, the fact he was posed the question shows how high-profile the issue has become, especially among conservatives.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed Sheets, a conservative, who is a businessman and beekeeper in Collin County.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One of the teachings of the neoconservative world was that these moral beliefs matter, that culture matters.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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At that time, millions of Iraqis joined the protests and demanded the downfall of a corrupt political system midwifed by Beltway hawks and neoconservative ideologues, which has ended up beholden to the mullahs of Iran.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Middleton has been loyal to the iconic Le Pliage Original canvas bag since at least 2005.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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They’re loved for being protective and loyal, and taking a romantic leap of faith could bring unexpected rewards.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Since then, McCarthy has had to tread somewhat lightly between the ultraright caucus and the rest of his party.—
Prem Thakker,
The New Republic,
10 Mar. 2023
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Because Jesuits often sided with El Salvador’s poor and some kept records of human rights violations, they were hated by the country’s ultraright.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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Last week, Sanders — the longtime Vermont independent and staunch critic of the Republican president — called for a permanent cap of 15% on credit card rates.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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CrossFit, the high-intensity gym begun by the staunch libertarian Greg Glassman, went from 13 gyms in 2005 to 13,000 in 2016.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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New York, every pair of true-blue jeans and oversize blazer and painfully gaudy luxe apartment faithfully reproduced.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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Easy to dress up or down, this silhouette still reads polished, especially in a classic true-blue wash like this one.—
Belle Bakst,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Swift's more recent looks oscillate between retro-glam styles and timeless, polished looks aligned with a movement toward quiet luxury trends—though her now-iconic bangs remain a steadfast companion.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Now running for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts after serving in the Legislature for almost two decades, Kelly is ready to put his experience and steadfast values to work protecting taxpayers and keeping Texas state government strong, prosperous, and accountable.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Panarin embraced it with a combination of zeal and naivety that endeared him to the Blueshirts faithful.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Tory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Tory. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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