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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
conservative baseball fans consider the new ballpark too modern-looking and plain ugly
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as in muted
not excessively showy
dressing in conservative outfits so as to make a good impression at job interviews
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as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
made conservative investments, and so he wasn't ruined when the market went into a free fall
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as in Tory
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
proposed legislation that was opposed by conservatives throughout the state
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Recent Examples of conservative
Joelle Diderich, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson are again at odds after Crenshaw was caught on a hot mic making a controversial remark about Carlson on Monday.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
That's for naught if conservatives tank the bill first.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
While Chiuri has been criticized by some for playing it safe with commercial collections that helped to turbocharge Dior’s growth, Prigent gradually understood her messaging is anything but conservative.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson are again at odds after Crenshaw was caught on a hot mic making a controversial remark about Carlson on Monday.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Lawsuits brought by conservatives in Louisiana and Texas are challenging the protections offered by such laws.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
That's for naught if conservatives tank the bill first.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservative
Adjective
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The shifts have also impacted soil health, further exposing crops to vulnerabilities that traditional remedies can no longer address.—
Valeria Kogan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The traditional spring football schedule will soon look a lot different.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Available in both a cheerful yellow daffodil and a muted pastel lavender, this handbag can add a vibrant statement to your outfit or a subtle pop of color.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lenna Denim Sand Area Rug Vintage lovers should consider this smaller rug, with a retro-looking framed pattern featuring muted tans, deep blues, and burgundy accents.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The market remains cautious about suggesting any change could come soon.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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Leicester had already received a warning that Merino was going to pose a more orthodox threat.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The gulf between the notions of do-it-yourself economics and orthodox economics is widest in the sphere of international trade.—
Steve H. Hanke,
National Review,
13 Feb. 2025
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So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The brand’s floral patterns symbolize joy, beauty and the timeless love of bold abstraction in an era of quiet luxury.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Under Jones’ careful direction, the Bulldogs do not beat themselves.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Effective brainstorming sessions require careful planning and prep.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Zhang films the turbulent yet nuanced action in dry, restrained tableaux of an elusive lyricism, a poetry that, to match Beibei’s relentless pursuits, remains just out of reach.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2025
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Some folks might overstate the likely influence of those who call for a more restrained U.S. approach to the world within a second Trump administration, the scholars wrote in the opinion piece.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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Ever since the end of World War II, a long parade of American presidents saw first the Soviet Union and then, after a brief and illusory interregnum, its successor Russia as a force to be wary of, at the very least.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to be wary of unsolicited calls from people claiming to be with the College Board.—
Jan Diaz,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Conservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservative. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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