as in small
not broad or open in views or opinions
the parochial pastimes of the people in that rural farm town
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Recent Examples of parochial
In his quest for a definitive biography of Joyce as a cosmopolitan artist, above the parochial fray, Ellmann downplayed Joyce’s interest in politics.
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Rather, Colbert won after knocking, by his count, on 20,000 doors, wearing out several pairs of size 15 shoes and putting parochial concerns, such as wildfire prevention, disaster preparedness and flood control, at the center of his campaign.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
As for the threat of parochial approaches, Hamilton appealed to the idea that interoperability is key.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Yet somehow, all these factors, seemingly easily translatable across the world’s cuisines, has led to an intensely parochial guide.
—Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Rather, Colbert won after knocking, by his count, on 20,000 doors, wearing out several pairs of size 15 shoes and putting parochial concerns, such as wildfire prevention, disaster preparedness and flood control, at the center of his campaign.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
As for the threat of parochial approaches, Hamilton appealed to the idea that interoperability is key.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Yet somehow, all these factors, seemingly easily translatable across the world’s cuisines, has led to an intensely parochial guide.
—Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for parochial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parochial
Adjective
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On a sunny morning in late June, his exercise regimen began with small steps: His right foot keeping pace with the treadmill, his left foot stationary, off to the side.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And the conflict between the law-abiding brother and his petty thief sibling isn’t over a herd of cattle or gold mine but over a screenplay an agent promises will bring them fame and fortune.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Weeks before the closing announcement, blame fell on the store’s lack of shopping carts, the closure of self-checkout lanes and a visible rise in shoplifting and petty crime.—
Gloria Ngwa,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Career growth inside companies still follows a narrow script—progress often defined by vertical movement alone.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Apache Stronghold in a narrow 6-5 decision.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tell me about the decision to explore those themes of masculinity and desire in this specific setting, a small and insular fishing town in Wales.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rich with nuance, passion, and unforgettable characters, Unaccustomed Earth invites you into the elite and insular Indian-American community of Cambridge, MA.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The United Church of Rogers Park’s nearly 100-year-old building, with its dark brown wood paneling and vintage casement windows, is an atmospheric stand-in for a provincial Russian household around the turn of the 20th century.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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But Fan’s background – provincial, not well off or highly educated – may be contributing to official disquiet over her popularity, adding an extra layer of scrutiny.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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These same groups later carried out many of the grisly sectarian massacres of Alawite civilians along Syria’s coastal Latakia province in March, which killed at least 1,479, mostly civilians, following attacks by remnants of the former Assad regime.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Others here warn the perception of being favored by Israel will make the Druze bigger targets in Syria - and risk inflaming sectarian divides further.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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While taking home little to no paycheck within the first few years can be common among small business owners, said Kevin Ketels, the tricky balancing act child care owners play to maintain profitability is not.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The star of the dish, the lobster, was very simple, with very little mayo and other fuss mixed in to distract from the quality of the fish.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Parochial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parochial. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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