conservatively

adverb

Definition of conservativelynext
as in quietly

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Recent Examples of conservatively Researchers suggest treating a reading as a best case scenario after each workout, while people with higher body fat index may want to view the actual numbers even more conservatively. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatively
  1. quietly
  2. simply
  3. modestly
  4. demurely
Adverb
  • After seven years together, Zuckerman proposed quietly at home following a lake house trip for Montgomery’s 30th birthday — with a little help from one of his future husband’s favorite video games.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The end result hovers sensitively between prison and hotel—with a visit offering rare insight into the design and workings of the historic institution, tempered with a comfortable and quietly luxurious stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of quietly
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  • In fact, pre-rinsing dishes can waste more water than simply putting the dishes in the dishwasher as is.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The commission, in court documents, maintains ABC’s lawsuit was premature because regulators simply were in the process of reviewing whether ABC has served the public interest in operating its eight television stations.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of simply
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  • The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose modestly to 207,250 last week.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Some historians point to one of Leonardo’s sketches from about the same time that show a David-like nude with a leaf over its groin, arguing that Leonardo wanted Michelangelo’s masterpiece modestly concealed.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of modestly
Adverb
  • 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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“Conservatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatively. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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