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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
But some of his strongest supporters are reversing course on earlier comments to oppose foreign wars and are now urging conservatives to stand by the president even as most voters oppose the war.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
In each setting, voters — conservatives, liberals, the extremes and betweens — have chosen their representatives, senators and a president who now set the nation's course.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The war in Iran has also been mentioned in conversations about unity among conservatives.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
In recent years, some conservatives have alleged they’ve been barred from banking services because of their political beliefs.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
The bright dividing line emerged in conversations with a dozen participants on either end of the age spectrum who gathered this week for the annual meeting of conservatives, being held outside Dallas.
—Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Politics consequently occupies much of the space for leftists that is usually taken up by family, religion, career and community for conservatives.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Also, some conservatives are unsatisfied with a ban on central bank digital currencies was included in the Senate legislation, because the provision would only be temporary.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
The University of Texas at Austin plans to consolidate its ethnic and gender studies departments, after conservatives spent months calling to scale back programs deemed too liberal.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
In each setting, voters — conservatives, liberals, the extremes and betweens — have chosen their representatives, senators and a president who now set the nation's course.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The war in Iran has also been mentioned in conversations about unity among conservatives.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
In recent years, some conservatives have alleged they’ve been barred from banking services because of their political beliefs.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
The bright dividing line emerged in conversations with a dozen participants on either end of the age spectrum who gathered this week for the annual meeting of conservatives, being held outside Dallas.
—Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Politics consequently occupies much of the space for leftists that is usually taken up by family, religion, career and community for conservatives.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Also, some conservatives are unsatisfied with a ban on central bank digital currencies was included in the Senate legislation, because the provision would only be temporary.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
The University of Texas at Austin plans to consolidate its ethnic and gender studies departments, after conservatives spent months calling to scale back programs deemed too liberal.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatives
Noun
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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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The good news for the traditionalists is that everyone seems to agree that the FA Cup is still an important endeavour.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tasked specifically with filming Jackie Kennedy, Maysles did that job and more, capturing telling moments—the future first lady nervously fidgeting with her white gloves, for example—that traditionalists felt should have remained private.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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Taxpayers generally foot a substantial portion of the bill, and owners reap the revenue from ticket sales, concessions, and stadium naming rights.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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If someone invokes these rights, police are supposed to stop questioning them immediately.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Conservatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatives. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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