as in conservatives
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
a traditionalist who doesn't believe in expanding government
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Recent Examples of traditionalists
This data point is often weaponized by traditionalists, boxing our families into voiceless tropes that ignore systemic racism, which has plagued the Black community since the dawn of slavery.
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Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
For traditionalists, there were still plenty of classic blue jean offerings from labels like Bally, Brunello Cucinelli, Etro, Canali and Zegna.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Banning the shift, introducing a pitch clock, adding a free runner in extra innings — all changes that the most entrenched traditionalists argued would materially alter the game.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Tradition Is King Southerners are notorious traditionalists.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Their music electrifies the youths and stirs the wrath of traditionalists, igniting a confrontation between modernity and superstition.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
These traditionalists support overhauling the popular entitlement programs Medicare and Social Security, the health insurance and pension programs for seniors, respectively.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
And yet, this unpredictability is precisely what traditionalists often love about the game.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Many traditionalists do not believe biblical teachings allow for women to hold roles such as bishop.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
For traditionalists, there were still plenty of classic blue jean offerings from labels like Bally, Brunello Cucinelli, Etro, Canali and Zegna.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Banning the shift, introducing a pitch clock, adding a free runner in extra innings — all changes that the most entrenched traditionalists argued would materially alter the game.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Tradition Is King Southerners are notorious traditionalists.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Their music electrifies the youths and stirs the wrath of traditionalists, igniting a confrontation between modernity and superstition.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
These traditionalists support overhauling the popular entitlement programs Medicare and Social Security, the health insurance and pension programs for seniors, respectively.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
And yet, this unpredictability is precisely what traditionalists often love about the game.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Many traditionalists do not believe biblical teachings allow for women to hold roles such as bishop.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditionalists
conservatives
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The show is presented as a response to the official Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny as the choice of the Puerto Rican mega-star drew backlash from conservatives.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Peter Thiel, founder of data analytics company Palantir and one of Silicon Valley’s most influential conservatives and investors, scheduled multiple meetings and meals with Epstein between 2014 and 2017, according to the documents.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Traditionalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditionalists. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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