CONSERVATIVELY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

conservatively

adverb

Definition of conservatively

as in quietly

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Recent Examples of conservatively When caught early, MSS may be treated conservatively with anti-inflammatory medications and sometimes colchicine, a treatment for gout. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 Spend conservatively Flexibility can significantly improve the longevity of your portfolio. — Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Sweden, especially, seemed content to play conservatively, which forced France to take mediocre shots in the early going. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 South Africa has been playing rather conservatively, seemingly more content to play keepaway rather than score. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 June 2026 Apply conservatively, blend, and then add more if needed. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Amnesty International estimates that Iran executed 2,159 people last year; Sato puts the number more conservatively at about 1,600. — Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Whether managed surgically or conservatively, regular scans play a critical role in monitoring recovery. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Peregrines move far more conservatively during ordinary flight. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

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Amid the resurgence of Japanese cinema on the international festival circuit over the past few years, one resolutely indie banner, Bitters End, has been quietly growing its profile across production, distribution and international sales.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Addison is quietly piecing together a phenomenal training camp, displaying an impressive rapport with Murray after the two spent significant time together this offseason in Dallas.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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Campaign reports filed with the Supervisor of Elections Office show Caruso and Democratic candidate Drucker raised and spent relatively modestly for a countywide campaign.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
This is a player who has been a modestly above-average finisher throughout his career, and has a serious nose for cashing in greasy goals at the net front.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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