CONSERVATIVELY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

conservatively

adverb

Definition of conservatively

as in quietly

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Recent Examples of conservatively 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 An investor in their 20s with decades of work ahead is likely to ride out even the worst market decline, whereas someone six months from retirement might want to play it more conservatively. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 June 2026 Peregrines move far more conservatively during ordinary flight. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 The only responsible approach to managing the state’s budget is to do so conservatively. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026

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Philly fans, who loudly booed everyone but Schwarber and Bryce Harper throughout the night, quietly headed toward the exits when Walker's winning shot soared over the left field wall.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
And soon, the affluent trafficker of exotic animals identifies Irene as a suffering woman who has quietly become a dangerous predator herself.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

Definition of quietly

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Unlike dogs, they cannot simply be taken on longer walks, often resist dietary changes, and can be difficult to medicate consistently, making GLP-1 therapies potentially attractive if clinical trials prove successful.

— Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
The suitors embarrassed themselves one by one, until Antinous demanded Penelope simply choose the best of them.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of simply

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Stranger Things and Bridgerton or even more modestly successful veterans such as Virgin River and Emily in Paris.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 July 2026
The festival started modestly, with a few dozen performers on smaller stages, and soon expanded to larger venues for headlining shows, including the Gothic Theatre, McNichols Civic Center Building, and Paramount Theatre.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 July 2026

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