as in conservatives
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
rightists opposed the new social programs
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Recent Examples of rightists
Historians have pointed to Hodge’s early support of reactionary rightists, including industrialists, landlords, and businessmen—people who were associated with Japanese rule.
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Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightists
conservatives
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Although conservatives have a supermajority on the Supreme Court and control the other two branches of the federal government, the questions focused not on their successes but on how to deal with feeling under siege.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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In addition to anger over the way Israel has conducted its war in Gaza, Mills says many conservatives want America to avoid becoming entangled in new wars, particularly in the Middle East.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Rightists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightists. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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