conventionalists

Definition of conventionalistsnext
plural of conventionalist

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Noun
  • The setting may be out of time, but speaks to the present, as the villagers’ conservatism manifests as rejection, suspicion and persecution — treating outsiders or non-conformists as an invading pathogen.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The solace and the pathos in Updike’s and Rosenberg’s work come from realizing that in many cases, conformists can’t win either.
    Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For traditionalists, this link is not merely ceremonial but is the foundational bedrock of British identity.
    Michael Saunders, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Over on Deuxmoi, followers debated the significance of this report about Jenner and Elordi.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • But in the years since then, many of her followers have expressed concern over her mental health, citing her social media posts.
    Chloe Melas, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Conventionalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventionalists. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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