CONSERVATIVES Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

conservatives

noun

plural of conservative

as in Tories

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 Not only were Democrats appalled, so were many conservatives inside the beltway and beyond. — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026 Also, Latino conservatives hold unique, nuanced views on immigration, according to extensive polling by the Pew Research Center and the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute. — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026 With polls showing Democrats likely to take back the House, Los Angeles political consultant Jorge Flores said Kim’s reputation for working with others could help her among Democrats and independents deciding between two conservatives. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Why are young conservatives interested in former President Richard Milhous Nixon? — Dustin Desoto, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026 The site reported that in the 2024 presidential election, those podcast listeners favored conservatives. — Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 Japanese people, largely conservatives who are fans of Aiko or oppose the male-line succession, have taken to the streets in recent weeks and their movement is growing. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 There was a time when conservatives were opposed to increasing the debt. — Kevin Igoe, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Both fringe and mainstream conservatives have portrayed Indian Americans as stealing high-paying tech jobs from white workers and undermining American unity. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026

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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
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

Definition of rightists

Noun

Hegseth also announced that billionaire right-wingers Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey are going to help guide the future of the military, which doesn’t sound terrifying at all.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Gratified right-wingers closely examined the charges and pointed to the prosecution as validation of their belief that conservative Christians across America are being oppressed by violent left-leaning protesters.

— Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026

Definition of right-wingers

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Under the settlement, Keller gains contractual rights to enforce certain noise, screening, and operational requirements at the site, even though the property is outside Keller city limits.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
The new membership category, created in October, is non-voting, meaning members receive full golf privileges but do not have voting rights at the club.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of rights

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An investigation into the apocalyptic thinking of Christian nationalists, tech-bro reactionaries and populist survivalists.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
America First ideologues, backed by the government in Washington, condemn Europe in pretty much the same terms that European reactionaries once used against the United States.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

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