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
There is nothing more parochial or bland than being a soft, white Anglican kid from Ottawa.
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Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
For the Americans working in Germany, the industry chain of command conflicted with cultural politics — Americans held parochial views about their post–World War II national superiority.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 Feb. 2025
At this point, any family that wants their child to attend a private school is now able to get more than $8,000 per year to pay private or parochial tuition.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
For more than a century, religious education had been deeply entrenched in the state; in Cleveland, the parochial system was one of the largest in the country.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
For the Americans working in Germany, the industry chain of command conflicted with cultural politics — Americans held parochial views about their post–World War II national superiority.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 Feb. 2025
At this point, any family that wants their child to attend a private school is now able to get more than $8,000 per year to pay private or parochial tuition.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
For more than a century, religious education had been deeply entrenched in the state; in Cleveland, the parochial system was one of the largest in the country.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parochial
Adjective
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Although set in the small city, the movie was reportedly filmed in several locations in Louisiana.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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India also unleashed several punitive measures against Pakistan, including suspending its participation in a water-sharing treaty that is critical for its smaller neighbor.—
Anupreeta Das,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Days later, the California native hopped on X and taunted the Honestly Nevermind producer with a series of petty insults.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The real worry, though, is their kids one day finding everything online—a fear more relatable than petty.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In March, Stefanik had to give up plans to represent the U.S. at the United Nations amid concerns that House Republicans, working with a narrow majority, couldn’t afford to lose her vote.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Spotlights provide a narrower beam of light that is better for seeing long distances.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 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.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 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,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Senior provincial development officials visited Gaosheng and praised its benefits for the regional economy.—
Sebastian Rotella,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
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With the river acting as plaintiff, a provincial court halted the project, effectively upholding the Rights of Nature provision.—
India Nye Wenner,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Should a blatantly sectarian educational institution qualify for public funding as a charter school?—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Deadly clashes fueled by sectarian tensions erupted on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus, killing at least nine people, Syrian officials and a war monitoring group said on Tuesday.—
Euan Ward,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Obstetricians say, at the end of the day, AFE is really just a product of bad luck, and there's little that can be done to prevent it.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Its success hinges on a lean, carefully structured curriculum that leaves little ambiguity in what must be taught.—
Luke Lombe,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Parochial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parochial. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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