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
For traditionalists, this link is not merely ceremonial but is the foundational bedrock of British identity.
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Michael Saunders, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
In response, traditionalists have gnashed their teeth and complained that the dark essence of the music has been lost.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
Truck traditionalists and forum gladiators will argue this, of course.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The good news for the traditionalists is that everyone seems to agree that the FA Cup is still an important endeavour.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Tasked specifically with filming Jackie Kennedy, Maysles did that job and more, capturing telling moments—the future first lady nervously fidgeting with her white gloves, for example—that traditionalists felt should have remained private.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
This week’s crop of new songs includes Grammy winners, country traditionalists, and bluegrass luminaries.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
Trucks Compact pickups have been hugely popular with truck traditionalists and former SUV owners, though the options are slim.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
It has been stomped on, sprayed with doubt by traditionalists, given extreme unction, and left for dead.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Michael Saunders, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
In response, traditionalists have gnashed their teeth and complained that the dark essence of the music has been lost.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
Truck traditionalists and forum gladiators will argue this, of course.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The good news for the traditionalists is that everyone seems to agree that the FA Cup is still an important endeavour.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Tasked specifically with filming Jackie Kennedy, Maysles did that job and more, capturing telling moments—the future first lady nervously fidgeting with her white gloves, for example—that traditionalists felt should have remained private.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
This week’s crop of new songs includes Grammy winners, country traditionalists, and bluegrass luminaries.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
Trucks Compact pickups have been hugely popular with truck traditionalists and former SUV owners, though the options are slim.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
It has been stomped on, sprayed with doubt by traditionalists, given extreme unction, and left for dead.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditionalists
conservatives
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But many conservatives saw an overreach in the Title IX changes of the Obama and Biden eras.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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In dissent, four conservatives questioned how tracking someone’s driving violates their privacy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Traditionalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditionalists. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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