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attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions the state's well-known conservatism means that progressive legislation always has an uphill battle

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Recent Examples of conservatism The publication’s regular stable of columnists includes Tyler Cowen, an economist and podcaster; Matthew Continetti, the author of a book about the evolution of American conservatism; and Niall Ferguson, a British-American historian. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025 In a twist of irony for Japan’s likely first female prime minister, her conservatism may not bode well for gender equality issues. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025 Kirk was the co-founder of Turning Point USA, which was formed to foster a culture of conservatism on school campuses around the nation. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025 Her anarchism was part of the Edinburgh Character and her conservatism rooted in respect for order, authority and ritual. Frances Wilson september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conservatism

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“Conservatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatism. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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