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
Any negative pushback in this moment will be interpreted as a small-minded and eminently self-serving response that puts parochial party interests above the interests of the country.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Democrats who opposed the bill, however, said the money would mainly go to private or parochial institutions and is part of the Republican caucus's efforts to direct money into private education.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Seniors attending local parochial high schools who live within District 203 or 204 boundaries can also apply, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's high schools and parochial elementary schools in the city will also have a flexible instruction day Tuesday.
—CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Democrats who opposed the bill, however, said the money would mainly go to private or parochial institutions and is part of the Republican caucus's efforts to direct money into private education.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Seniors attending local parochial high schools who live within District 203 or 204 boundaries can also apply, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's high schools and parochial elementary schools in the city will also have a flexible instruction day Tuesday.
—CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parochial
Adjective
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Its gibbous disk appears small and featureless.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Trump has signed executive orders to reduce housing regulatory burdens and help smaller banks provide mortgages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Middle school is, famously, a time of petty cruelty and small-scale social Darwinism.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Detractors consider this format both mind-numbing and salacious, engineered for immediate gratification and often focused on cast members’ petty personal grievances and rock-bottom moments.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The shoes are held in place by a narrow strap that wrapped the back of the heel, while a slim stiletto and steep pitch kept the profile sharp.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Instead, opt for small-scale seating with clean, narrow lines.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The insular culture and unadorned lives of conservative Anabaptist people aren't often associated with music, but Amish sacred music dates back half a millennium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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But two battles on the June ballot in Los Angeles have raised the temperature this campaign season and invited questions about the lengths members of the insular local bench will go to protect their own.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Oilers foundation uses a service provider called Win50, a company accredited by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), a provincial-government regulatory body.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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State Grid currently operates across 26 of mainland China’s 31 provincial-level regions, while China Southern Power Grid covers five southern regions, including Guangdong, reports SCMP.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What followed, in broad terms, was insurgency, sectarian war and then the rise of the Islamic State group.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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Another response was to drive forward the sectarian religion of the Jesus cult, and that’s where the Pauline initiative took over.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rust spores overwinter in leaf debris and infect new foliage in spring with as little as two to four hours of moisture.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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But certain elements of the package, such as a proposal to expand mayoral authority, received little direct attention during Thursday’s public comment.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Parochial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parochial. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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