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Recent Examples of neoconservative
Anatol Lieven, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Trump is fusing this use of American power, which the neoconservatives and George W. Bush had no qualms about, to a much more aggressive vision of national interest.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2025
The once influential Wyoming neoconservative was one of the few Republicans to turn against Trump following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and even co-led a House Congressional hearing into the event.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Given how damaging the neoconservatives were to the well-being and security of the American people, this is a very positive development.
—Connor Okeeffe, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Wielding the language of liberal internationalism to justify ruinous intervention abroad has long been the modus operandi of the neoconservatives, who, since the ascendancy of Trump over the Republican Party, have gravitated back to their original home among the Democrats.
—Anatol Lieven, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Trump is fusing this use of American power, which the neoconservatives and George W. Bush had no qualms about, to a much more aggressive vision of national interest.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2025
The once influential Wyoming neoconservative was one of the few Republicans to turn against Trump following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and even co-led a House Congressional hearing into the event.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Given how damaging the neoconservatives were to the well-being and security of the American people, this is a very positive development.
—Connor Okeeffe, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neoconservative
Noun
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If neocon values are worth applying to the world, they should be applied consistently.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 Aug. 2025
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Maybe one day democracy really will bloom like wildflowers across the vast deserts of the Middle East, just as the neocons envisioned.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Related Stories Borgonzoni, who is a member of Italy’s right-wing government and oversees the country’s cinema department, is a staunch local industry advocate.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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The speculations are rife with staunch reason justifying why Tesla could embrace this big shift this month.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The deputy’s body camera footage shows the loyal dog leading her straight to the spot where his owner’s mother had fallen.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Beneath Nkrumah’s elaborate rhetoric, Mazrui argued, lay a simple drive to consolidate control through a one-party state that would inevitably empower only his most loyal—and least thoughtful—allies.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Since trading for Mitchell in the summer of 2022, Cleveland has held steadfast in the belief that its contention window truly opens when Mobley is up for it.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dressing as a true-blue, off-duty, yet insanely famous, American sportsman.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This dish could turn kale-doubters into true-blue kale fans.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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Any optimism lies in the Johnson faithful and WWE fans showing up.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many faithful will fast from food and water for 25 hours beginning at the start of Yom Kippur.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Housing a collection encompassing six decades of Husain’s practice, including paintings, films, tapestries, photographs, poetry, and installations, the museum will be the world’s first and largest devoted to the artist’s work.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Best Nike Shox Sneakers to Shop in 2025 Even the most devoted, new release–chasing sneakerheads can have a tough time determining what the ultimate It-shoe of the moment is.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Neoconservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neoconservative. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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