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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
Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Elon Musk is now a father of 13 after allegedly welcoming his latest child with conservative author Ashley St. Clair.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
House conservatives aren't convinced The plan was immediately met with skepticism from the House's most conservative members, who demanded further cuts in order to garner their support.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Cubs’ next moves are expected to be very modest, league sources said, and that conservative outlook includes Tucker, Bregman’s longtime teammate with the Houston Astros.
—Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Elon Musk is now a father of 13 after allegedly welcoming his latest child with conservative author Ashley St. Clair.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
The immediate responses to Crow’s Tesla-farewell message fell along predictable lines, with many applauding her for the move, and some conservatives — who have long ridiculed the singer for her progressive stances — finding a fresh reason to slam her activism.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
House conservatives aren't convinced The plan was immediately met with skepticism from the House's most conservative members, who demanded further cuts in order to garner their support.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservative
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But in the ever-shifting paradigm of how a movie gets released, sometimes an online platform premiere (and its inevitable possible consequences) is the next best thing to a more traditional word-of-mouth generator like a marketing budget or in-person premiere.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.—
Harshita Mary Varghese,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The consensus is that warm tones, rich shades, and natural materials will reign in 2025, replacing cool hues and muted color selections.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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On the red carpet, music industry stars and other celebrities posed in front of a muted black backdrop featuring a call to donate to relief efforts.—
The Styles Desk,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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However, few Republicans view the economy as excellent or good, marking a cautious optimism amidst ongoing economic concerns.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Forest have been more cautious with loans in the 2024-25 season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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But then, a chance encounter with an orthodox man on the Antwerp tram throws a wrench into her plans.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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Around the same historical period, Israel instituted a divided education system based on nationality and religious observance, with four distinct school streams: Jewish secular, orthodox and ultra-orthodox schools taught primarily in Hebrew, and Arab schools taught in Arabic.—
Ayala Hendin,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Amidst a sea of partygoers in wild outfits galore, Zoë Kravitz reminded us that sometimes breaking the rules can be a quiet act.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Selena Gomez honored by Edgar Ramirez for EW's 2024 Entertainers of the Year: 'A quiet force of nature' Walmart currently sells a 107-ounce can of Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheese Sauce for $10.72 in the Los Angeles area.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Be careful to not over mix the bread-stir just until combined for a better texture.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Cherelle Parker advises citizens on Thursday to be careful when celebrating the Super Bowl.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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This improvement to sound also makes the restrained snarl of Naked Snake’s voice have an even better bite.—
Ashley Bardhan,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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Angel Garcia / Bloomberg via Getty Images Though Trudeau has already announced retaliatory Canadian tariffs on a variety of American goods, China has been more restrained.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Now, European officials are wary of becoming too reliant on SpaceX, and there's broad agreement on the continent that Europe should have the capability to launch its own satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Resale platforms may also list tickets, but buyers should be wary and avoid scams and inflated prices.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Conservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservative. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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