as in conservativeness
attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
a staunch supporter of grammatical traditionalism, my English teacher didn't care what the experts in linguistics said
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Recent Examples of traditionalism
These types favor gleaming Roman columns, tacky gilding, and oversized everything, meant to imply domination, hierarchy, and regressive traditionalism.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Some Gen Zers are ready to embrace domestic traditionalism.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
What unites the two men in Linklater’s vision is a suspicion of traditionalism and a hatred of complacency.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Jake Worthington Armed with just an acoustic guitar, the 2014 The Voice contestant and Big Loud artist conjured up the ghosts of country legends like George Jones and Waylon Jennings with his twangy, authentic traditionalism and big voice.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 7 June 2025
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Some Gen Zers are ready to embrace domestic traditionalism.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
What unites the two men in Linklater’s vision is a suspicion of traditionalism and a hatred of complacency.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Jake Worthington Armed with just an acoustic guitar, the 2014 The Voice contestant and Big Loud artist conjured up the ghosts of country legends like George Jones and Waylon Jennings with his twangy, authentic traditionalism and big voice.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditionalism
conservatism
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The exhibition pairs their work together, showing the value of shocking style in a moment of conservatism.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Across the supply chain, companies are tightening investments, reflecting a broader sense of conservatism in challenging times.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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