conventionalists

noun

plural of conventionalist
as in conformists

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  1. conformists
  2. traditionalists
  3. followers
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
Definition of conformists
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  • For traditionalists, there’s plenty to choose from, but the specials are surely worth the detour.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • After that dispiriting loss in Bosnia, traditionalists opened up to the radical, counter-cultural Guardiola option.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of traditionalists
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  • Her account, @dramafreediaries on TikTok and Instagram, has amassed 100 million views and 500,000 followers across several social media platforms since her first post in January.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Dhar Mann has 170 million followers globally and nearly 300 million views each week across platforms.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of followers
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