as in conservative
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
under the leadership of its ultraconservative musical director, the symphony orchestra almost never played modern pieces
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Recent Examples of ultraconservative
Progress on the bill stalled after ultraconservative members of the House Freedom Caucus demanded further changes, including tax cuts, sweeping changes to Medicaid and food benefits, border security, defense funding and more.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
For years, the Kremlin had been building an ultraconservative, revisionist ideology centered on antimodern values.
—Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
Despite opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Luna, a member of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus, and Pettersen have garnered enough bipartisan support to force a vote on the House floor on a resolution that would allow the practice for new parents.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Among the Israeli premier's two ultraconservative cabinet members, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the former has already resigned in protest.
—Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
For years, the Kremlin had been building an ultraconservative, revisionist ideology centered on antimodern values.
—Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
Despite opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Luna, a member of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus, and Pettersen have garnered enough bipartisan support to force a vote on the House floor on a resolution that would allow the practice for new parents.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Among the Israeli premier's two ultraconservative cabinet members, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the former has already resigned in protest.
—Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultraconservative
Adjective
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While some among Democrats cast him as the party’s national leader and a natural choice for their 2028 nominee, conservative critics point to his past controversies, including other pay-for-play stories.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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After working as a speechwriter in former President Ronald Reagan's administration, Ingraham pursued a law degree and became a conservative media darling.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This more traditional system is where Tottenham have ended up.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, identity categories have become more fluid, and traditional sources of authority — religion, education, government — are more likely to be contested or distrusted.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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And even though the military is short of manpower, the government refuses to draft ultra-orthodox men, whose religious political parties are key to the Netanyahu coalition.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Traditional music and Kolo dancing by Prazna Flasa Tambura, the Ansambl Sokoli, the Seoske Dame singers, and DJ Dex, with a presentation from Parish Priest, Father Milos Zivkovic on orthodox religious traditions and specialty vendors with music, books, jewelry, and icons for sale.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Ultraconservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraconservative. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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