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
As for the threat of parochial approaches, Hamilton appealed to the idea that interoperability is key.
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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
This is a parochial political world, overshadowed by the federal bureaucracy.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
The third barrier to advancement Hamilton mentioned is risk aversion, and the fourth is parochial services.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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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
This is a parochial political world, overshadowed by the federal bureaucracy.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
The third barrier to advancement Hamilton mentioned is risk aversion, and the fourth is parochial services.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for parochial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parochial
Adjective
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While the headline-grabbing CEOs are interesting, hearing the stories of smaller companies is absolutely fascinating.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The local government of the small and far-from-wealthy hometown of Pope Leo XIV has voted to acquire the former Robert Prevost’s childhood home as a future museum.—
Howard Husock,
National Review,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The Moon is opposite Mercury in your sign, and this can trigger petty squabbles.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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We can’t be consumed by our petty differences anymore.—
Rob Day,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The 2026 battle for the Senate Republicans currently control the U.S. Senate 53-47, a narrow majority that has nonetheless helped shepherd GOP priorities through Congress along party lines.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The class approved in New Hampshire is slightly narrower than that sought by the plaintiffs, who wanted to include parents, but attorneys said that wouldn't make a material difference.—
HOLLY RAMER,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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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,
17 July 2025
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Rich with nuance, passion, and unforgettable characters, the series invites you into the elite and insular Indian-American community of Cambridge, MA.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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But in addition to the provincial capitals of Valencia, Alicante and Castellón de la Plana, and the pretty little beach towns along the Costa Blanca, Valencia is also home to thousands of farms.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Just an easy ferry ride from the city of Vancouver, the island offers a diversity of settings for travelers, from the charming provincial capital, Victoria, to the wilds of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and picturesque small towns like Tofino and Comox.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Iran, for its part, also deployed some military advisers, including Soleimani, but Tehran's efforts were largely carried out by allied militias from across the region, many of whom have also been accused of inflaming sectarian tensions.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Radical, often foreign jihadists still make up a significant portion of the armed forces, ISIS is resurgent, former Assad loyalists remain dissatisfied, the economy is nonexistent from 13 years of warfare, and countless sectarian divisions threaten to rupture at any moment.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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And who was on the plane, who’s in the little black book?—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The specialized wedding dress retailer crafts unique dresses for the plush accessory, giving the Pop Mart little monster toy the bridal treatment in an unconventional way.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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“Parochial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parochial. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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