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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Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man charged with Kirk’s murder, has not been publicly linked to any political groups; conservatives have asserted that Robinson was motivated in part by his roommate, who is said to be trans.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
8 Oct. 2025 -
The program is likely to be backed by conservatives who see it as a necessary response to political violence, though some liberals could raise civil liberty concerns, especially if broad targeting is used.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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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Backed by a loyal fan base and an ambitious CFO, Liquid Death is ready to disrupt the beverage aisle—again.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The White Lotus and Too Much star will play the musical genius alongside Paul Bettany (WandaVision), as envious court composer Antonio Salieri, and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin) as Constanze Weber, Mozart’s fiercely loyal wife.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The staunch conservative and longtime lawmaker won Japan’s ruling party’s presidency on October 4, becoming the first woman ever to secure the post, after her third attempt.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Mickelson has been a staunch celebrator of Kirk's life since the conservative activist's assassination in Utah last month.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dressing as a true-blue, off-duty, yet insanely famous, American sportsman.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This dish could turn kale-doubters into true-blue kale fans.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And yet, flipping through Erdem’s new book with him in his showroom — a celebration of 20 years in business — I was struck by how steadfast his vision remains.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, the qualities that have driven the company this far, resilience, innovation, and a steadfast dedication to people and partners, will continue to be at the heart of its efforts going forward.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Look away now, Philly faithful.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Where did those formerly faithful go?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Tory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Tory. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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