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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
Meredith Kile, People.com, 22 May 2025
Protecting these investments is the conservative, pro-growth and America First approach.
—Zach Colletti, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
These Are the Dark-Horse Contenders The church is recent years has been sharply divided between conservatives and progressives.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile, President Barack Obama’s section begins with a focus on the conservative Tea Party movement.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 22 May 2025
Protecting these investments is the conservative, pro-growth and America First approach.
—Zach Colletti, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Noun
The post sparked immediate criticism from conservatives who claimed that the post meant Comey was calling for an assassination on Trump.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
These Are the Dark-Horse Contenders The church is recent years has been sharply divided between conservatives and progressives.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservative
Adjective
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The new logo replaces the club’s traditional male lion with the image of a lioness.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Only your employer's profit sharing, safe harbor and matching contribution must go into the traditional 401(k) account.—
David Rae,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Advertisement But hopes for a breakthrough this weekend with the Chinese remain muted.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Over the decades, observance of V-E Day in the West has assumed a more muted, solemn tone.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Younger teammates were cautious to approach him, mindful of his intense dedication to his process and wary of disrupting it.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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While there's no way to know who will have a reaction to the stings, Suiter says that anyone who carries an Epipen for other stinging insects should be exceptionally cautious.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Martinez is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72-inch reach, and fights in an orthodox right-handed stance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Until this point, Gilgeous-Alexander has displayed a quiet form of leadership during his NBA career.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Illinois Set in the quiet prairie lands south of Chicago, this cemetery is one of the largest in the Midwest.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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From examining markets and assessing team capacity to reviewing current offerings, the decision to expand to a second storefront is one that requires careful consideration before any concrete plans are put in motion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The review process is careful for a reason – and perhaps the only real method of speeding it up is the one Zeldin has proposed: reassigning staff so there are more people to share the work.—
Jeffrey Gore,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, China's approach to U.S. tariffs remained relatively restrained.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Maybe this will be a rare case of restrained longing.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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There is a chance the deal is not with the Mets, who could still be wary of committing to an aging slugger like Alonso.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Some strategists are wary of how effective term limits would be in the long run.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2025
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“Conservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservative. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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