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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 conservatives
Luna and other House conservatives have vowed to hold up legislation from passing the House until the Senate moves the SAVE America Act.
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
The notion of judicial neutrality wasn’t a pose for many conservatives.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The takeover became a sensation among California conservatives looking for victories in a state where Democrats maintain a supermajority in both legislative chambers and have held every statewide office for 15 years.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The crowd at an event for James Fishback, a Florida gubernatorial candidate, who, like many other young conservatives, considers MAGA insufficiently radical.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
The Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) – funded in recent years by a generous government grant of a 10% stake in Hungary’s largest oil and gas company – now functions as something of a training ground for national conservatives across Europe.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Gone are the days of deficit hawks, fiscal conservatives and Tea Party penny-pinchers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Guy-Sheftall said privates tend to be more insulated from political pressure, particularly in Southern states where legislatures and regent boards — often dominated by conservatives — wield significant power over public universities.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Trump and conservatives in Congress can honor Hogan’s legacy and protect conservatives by keeping this legal option accessible.
—George Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
The notion of judicial neutrality wasn’t a pose for many conservatives.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The takeover became a sensation among California conservatives looking for victories in a state where Democrats maintain a supermajority in both legislative chambers and have held every statewide office for 15 years.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The crowd at an event for James Fishback, a Florida gubernatorial candidate, who, like many other young conservatives, considers MAGA insufficiently radical.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
The Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) – funded in recent years by a generous government grant of a 10% stake in Hungary’s largest oil and gas company – now functions as something of a training ground for national conservatives across Europe.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Gone are the days of deficit hawks, fiscal conservatives and Tea Party penny-pinchers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Guy-Sheftall said privates tend to be more insulated from political pressure, particularly in Southern states where legislatures and regent boards — often dominated by conservatives — wield significant power over public universities.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Trump and conservatives in Congress can honor Hogan’s legacy and protect conservatives by keeping this legal option accessible.
—George Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatives
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That is, rightists who oppose aid to Ukraine tend to be skeptical of Israel and at least open to having anti-Semites in the Republican coalition.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Historians have pointed to Hodge’s early support of reactionary rightists, including industrialists, landlords, and businessmen—people who were associated with Japanese rule.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When left- and right-wingers agree that the United States is unrepresentative, that represents a mandate for disruption—from Trump in 2024 to Mamdani in 2025.—
Will Johnson,
Time,
1 Jan. 2026
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Elon Musk alone has dropped the word more than 30 times on his X account since early 2024, while Joe Rogan has said that its return represents an important win for right-wingers.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Dec. 2025
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For traditionalists, this link is not merely ceremonial but is the foundational bedrock of British identity.—
Michael Saunders,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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In response, traditionalists have gnashed their teeth and complained that the dark essence of the music has been lost.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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At this point, Lobo said the Sparks, who also have exclusive rights to re-sign All-Star guard Kelsey Plum through a core-qualifying offer, should lean into rebuilding as a championship contender through free agency rather than the draft.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Cuban government announced the pardon of 2,000 prisoners earlier this month, but human-rights organizations said no political prisoners have been released so far.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Like Curtis Yarvin and other neo-reactionaries, Land abhors democracy.—
James Duesterberg,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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In middle age, some sports fans become reactionaries.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Conservatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatives. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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