NEOCONSERVATIVE Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

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Adjective

Those twenty-five years or so were the apex of Washington Consensus conservatism, of neoconservative interventions abroad and neoliberal economic policy at home. — Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026 Bannon has used the term globalists to refer to Silicon Valley elites, media executives, neoconservative foreign-policy hawks, proponents of lightly regulated global markets, and Jared Kushner. — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026

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Senor and Stephens are neoconservatives who hardly needed to be convinced that the members of progressive movements were not friends of the Jewish people. — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 Moreover, during the Iraq war, the Jewish community could effectively argue that framing the conflict as a Jewish neocon conspiracy was baseless, even as some neoconservatives influenced policy. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neoconservative

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Adjective

Since then, McCarthy has had to tread somewhat lightly between the ultraright caucus and the rest of his party.

— Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 10 Mar. 2023
Because Jesuits often sided with El Salvador’s poor and some kept records of human rights violations, they were hated by the country’s ultraright.

— New York Times, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2021

Definition of ultraright

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At the same time, the recent, deadly brutality of the agency and its partners has led, according to some polls, to strong support for such a policy; those espousing the slogan have included Bill Kristol, the neocon anti-Trump writer.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
This faith caused the neocons to recoil in from the Obama administration’s 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

Definition of neocon

Adjective

When Johannès was left off the EuroBasket squad in 2023, she was caught between the French national team’s staunch requirements and the WNBA’s prioritization rule, which required her to be present for opening day.

— Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Johnson’s mayoral tenure has been marked by an inability to work with Springfield, a skill deficiency displayed by his staunch allies at the teachers union and the aligned board members on the CBOE.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of staunch

Adjective

Adcock has built an incredibly loyal and cult-like following in the country music world over the past couple years.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
From the top-tier practice facility, to a state-of-the-art arena, to fan-forward initiatives, there was a sense the organization was rewarding the people most loyal to the team.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of loyal

Adjective

The cigar lounge was steadfast in Sundance Square throughout Covid and the ever-changing business scene downtown.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
By the end of the primary, Moulton had apologized for his November 2024 remarks — and Markey’s steadfast support for trans rights was part of his re-election argument.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

Cover band performs faithful covers of Journey’s iconic classic rock hits.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
But for a political reporter, the gathering offers a chance to hear how the candidates message to the party faithful and check in with party loyalists on their mood ahead of the fall election.

— Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of faithful

Adjective

Founded by Ralph Nader, the American Museum of Tort Law is the first and only museum of its kind devoted to educating the public about tort law.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Jackie died last month after a weeks-long battle with a mysterious illness, setting off a torrent of heart-wrenching tributes and messages from her devoted fans who hailed from around the globe.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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