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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
The owner of Butterworth’s, the hangout spot for young conservatives on Capitol Hill, agrees that crime is a major problem not only for businesses but for the public’s safety.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
Following intense backlash from conservatives, the graphic was removed, and the museum issued an apology.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
From Republicans and Democrats, from conservatives and progressives, from pragmatists willing to meet in the middle.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
But on the other side of the aisle, young conservatives appear to be staying on the sidelines, at least for now.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
National conservatives see a rising populist movement that can win everywhere, but will win first in the US.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Her official account on X frequently retweets claims by conservatives relating to attempts by local governments, universities, and public institutions, like the Smithsonian, to rebrand DEI.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While comprehensive immigration reform fell apart in response to strong pushback from conservatives, the verification program was one measure to remain in place.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Since then, Honey has led at least three organizations devoted to transforming election systems in ways championed by conservatives, such as tightening eligibility requirements for people to be on voter rolls.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2025
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
Following intense backlash from conservatives, the graphic was removed, and the museum issued an apology.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
From Republicans and Democrats, from conservatives and progressives, from pragmatists willing to meet in the middle.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
But on the other side of the aisle, young conservatives appear to be staying on the sidelines, at least for now.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
National conservatives see a rising populist movement that can win everywhere, but will win first in the US.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Her official account on X frequently retweets claims by conservatives relating to attempts by local governments, universities, and public institutions, like the Smithsonian, to rebrand DEI.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While comprehensive immigration reform fell apart in response to strong pushback from conservatives, the verification program was one measure to remain in place.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Since then, Honey has led at least three organizations devoted to transforming election systems in ways championed by conservatives, such as tightening eligibility requirements for people to be on voter rolls.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatives
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In recent years there have been efforts to make the language more inclusive—for example, by adding an asterisk to the plural (Lehrer*innen) to include males, females, and those who identify as nonbinary—which have been opposed by traditionalists and far-right groups.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
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Because love it or hate it — and all the doubles players who were cut out of the action and the purists and traditionalists really did hate it — this week, on these two days, and especially Wednesday night, this was a pretty big hit.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Bumping rights occur when an employee with more seniority takes the job of an employee with less seniority during layoffs.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a 21-page ruling, Talwani found that ICE holding an 18-year-old migrant arrested on charges of shoplifting without a bond hearing violated his due process rights.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Khomeini was simultaneously the agent of Communists and of reactionaries, the editorial charged.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Conservatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatives. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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