blimpish

adjective

Definition of blimpishnext
as in ultrarightist

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Recent Examples of blimpish Huntington, a lifelong Democrat, was accused of blimpish conservatism, jingoism or worse. — Gary J. Bass, New York Times, 29 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blimpish
  1. loyal
  2. faithful
  3. steadfast
  4. neoconservative
  5. devoted
  6. staunch
  7. steady
  8. true-blue
Adjective
  • Abercrombie’s denim, which has garnered a loyal following thanks to its flattering fits, wide selection of silhouettes, and Curve Love designs that work season after season.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • That demographic also showed stronger brand receptivity during the tournament, with World Cup viewers 21% more likely to feel loyal to advertisers and 24% more likely to view tournament ads as credible​, according to NBCUniversal data.
    — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of loyal
Adjective
  • La Roja had been the best team of the World Cup and had done so by remaining faithful to itself and its soccer through technique, ability and skill honed through years and years of doing the same thing better than anyone else.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Torres posted a picture with the mob of Spain faithful while on a vehicle, while donning the hat and no shirt.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of faithful
Adjective
  • Mormons may lapse in their faith, but their work ethic is steadfast.
    — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • The plan was steadfast to pile up premier pitchers to help veteran ace Garrett Crochet (18-5 in 2025) and closer Aroldis Chapman (32 saves in 2025).
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of steadfast
Adjective
  • The President, this faction argued, was too cowed by hawkish interventionists like Mark Levin, a neoconservative commentator.
    — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Those twenty-five years or so were the apex of Washington Consensus conservatism, of neoconservative interventions abroad and neoliberal economic policy at home.
    — Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of neoconservative
Adjective
  • Costco has retail's most devoted fans Who is eligible for a payment?
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Now, a new documentary, created in association with Rolling Stone, is spotlighting the devoted fans that turned the comment into a global rallying cry.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
Definition of devoted
Adjective
  • The Northwest Indiana Forum has been a staunch supporter of data centers, but that didn’t color the study’s findings, Ross said.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Jones, in the first major race of his political career, faces a staunch challenge in Thompson, who has held the seat for 30 years and glided into the general election with almost 41% of the vote.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of staunch
Adjective
  • The investment should be steady, the return measurable and the bar for funding low.
    — Farooque Munshi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Orcas have been observed ramming whale sharks as another orca held the prey steady.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • This color is rarely found in nature because few organisms can create the true-blue pigment.
    — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
  • With flowers blooming summer through fall in vivid true-blue hues, dwarf morning-glory invigorates sunny planting beds.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Definition of true-blue

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“Blimpish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blimpish. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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