CONSERVATIVELY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

conservatively

adverb

Definition of conservatively

as in quietly

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Recent Examples of conservatively Adidas has been managing wholesaling conservatively to protect its full-price products, the company said in its statement. — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 The state of college football is in flux these days, to put it conservatively. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Billions, conservatively, are at stake, but the era of Rorschach projection in AI may be about to end. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026 Smotherman finished off his round of 66 with a 10-foot par save while trying to play as conservatively as possible in wind that lived up its reputation in Bermuda. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Some gets priced conservatively because there isn’t enough time to evaluate it properly. — Shiva Dhawan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Rooms are conservatively classic, but common spaces don't hold back with requisite lobby lounge piano, over-the-top holiday decorations, a grand staircase, and marble fireplace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The Hurricanes appeared to play more conservatively on offense in the second half, frequently throwing passes behind the line of scrimmage. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 On one play, the Packers played conservatively and ran for a 1-yard toss on third-and-12 early in the third quarter while leading 19-10. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

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Riley’s name has been quietly popping up in Heisman Trophy conversations in recent weeks as the 5-foot-10 running back has led the nation in rushing yards for much of the season.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
Hart saw the Orlando icon in her own restaurant recently and was quietly grateful.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of quietly

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Lucid is targeting a 300-mile range from a very modestly sized 69-kWh battery pack, as well as a starting price under $50,000.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 Nov. 2026
An early 1990s recession clobbered Nasdaq, but home prices slipped only modestly, down 1% annually.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of modestly

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What will happen to the stage where Elvis’s swiveling pelvis was kept demurely out of frame, where the Beatles made their American debut, where Jackie Mason may or may not have flipped the bird at the host, where Topo Gigio found inexplicable fame?

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
In recent years, Hudson and McConaughey had demurely responded when asked whether a sequel was underway.

— Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of demurely

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