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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
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … GRASS IS GREENER — Minnesota dad who allegedly shoved conservative reporter second-guessing living in US.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Trump has responded negatively and crudely to conservatives' criticism of the war in Iran, as peace talks in Pakistan have yet to prove fruitful and Americans' opinion on the war — and Trump — sours, according to public polling.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The once-conservative menu has been overhauled, now replaced with a contemporary approach that is somehow fresh yet comforting at the same time.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … GRASS IS GREENER — Minnesota dad who allegedly shoved conservative reporter second-guessing living in US.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Prior to that time, a conservative who dared toss the dirty indictment at his or her opponent would face disapproval from all directions, and, of course, condemnation from the legacy media.
—Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Trump has responded negatively and crudely to conservatives' criticism of the war in Iran, as peace talks in Pakistan have yet to prove fruitful and Americans' opinion on the war — and Trump — sours, according to public polling.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservative
Adjective
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That strategy emphasized heavy diversification into illiquid alternative assets — such as private equity, venture capital and real estate — over traditional stocks and bonds.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, unlike traditional bleaching which tends to give fabrics a flat look, Zero allows marbling.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The château’s striking original facade somehow melds serendipitously with the contemporary interior, which exudes calm thanks to natural stone, fine woods, and muted fabrics throughout.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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For a more elevated take on the duo, Browning suggests a more muted approach.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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But that cautious optimism among exiles is tempered by concern they could be cut out.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The key takeaway is that consumers are cautious, and the execution of early applications of AI in fashion is what’s holding them back right now.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the nineteen-seventies, Franciscan University, a small school on a hill above the downtown, became a center for charismatic Catholicism, an expressive, theologically orthodox movement that paralleled the development of the evangelical Jesus People and secular hippie culture.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Dioceses across the country are reporting the highest amount of converts in decades, many of them drawn in by orthodox Catholic influencers.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sources later confirmed to PEOPLE that Prince had a quiet history of using the prescription painkiller Percocet.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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After a mostly quiet game, Alexander-Walker had a critical steal late as the Hawks completed their stunning rally.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Detecting such tiny numbers of atoms takes time, and the setup requires careful calibration and advanced equipment.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Among her peers, Larsson is a traditionalist for her straightforward and sincere approach to live performance.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Forget the video installations of Reina Sofía; traditionalist work reigns supreme here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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To the left is a relaxed deck for post-dip chilling; to the right is the beautifully restrained restaurant, partly enclosed in a glasshouse with an undulating canopy roof.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Neither restrained nor overpowering.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Conservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservative. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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