conventionalists

Definition of conventionalistsnext
plural of conventionalist

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Noun
  • Published 70 years ago, this shocking poem was a powerful rebuke to conformists in 1950s America.
    Air Mail, Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This data point is often weaponized by traditionalists, boxing our families into voiceless tropes that ignore systemic racism, which has plagued the Black community since the dawn of slavery.
    Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
  • For traditionalists, there were still plenty of classic blue jean offerings from labels like Bally, Brunello Cucinelli, Etro, Canali and Zegna.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Named after the 19th-Century Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Viscount Palmerston, the cat quickly garnered a large online fanbase, boasting nearly 100,000 followers as of Tuesday who closely tracked his adventures across Westminster.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Overnight sensations usually gain followers.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Conventionalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventionalists. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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