as in conservativeness
attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
a radio talk show host who has become for many listeners the national voice of ultraconservatism
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conservatism
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The ’26 outlook is tricky given historical conservatism; but investors expect initial guide below St.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Ben, what initially attracted you to conservatism?—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Ultraconservatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraconservatism. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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