fuddy-duddies

plural of fuddy-duddy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuddy-duddies
Noun
  • The deal also drew criticism from conservatives outside of the MAGA base.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Both liberals and conservatives now reshape government through executive power and Supreme Court rulings instead of formal amendments, which undermines democratic participation.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Up, a supplier of family-friendly and uplifting programming on linear networks like UPtv and AspireTV and subscription streamer UP Faith & Family, will now be run by company veterans Philip Manwaring and Reta Peery.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The agency, which oversees health care and other benefits for veterans, is not operating as usual due to a lapse in federal funding appropriations.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Fuddy-duddies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuddy-duddies. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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