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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
Frank Holland, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
For safety, the estimates must be highly conservative and assume that the weather is always very warm for the respective season.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2025
Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Greg Gutfeld of Fox News has managed to fill a void for conservatives looking for late-night television that caters to their politics and has the Fox brand at his disposal to do so.
—Andrea Ruth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Worldwide Exchange Pick: Ethereum Tom Lee of Fundstrat is increasingly bullish on Ethereum, seeing a potential Federal Reserve rate cut as a tail wind and a forecast of $7,500 by year end from Standard Chartered as being conservative.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
For safety, the estimates must be highly conservative and assume that the weather is always very warm for the respective season.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
One gold and silver seller pitched conservatives before a Turning Point Action conference before the 2024 election as a way to protect their assets, tThe New York Times reported.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Greg Gutfeld of Fox News has managed to fill a void for conservatives looking for late-night television that caters to their politics and has the Fox brand at his disposal to do so.
—Andrea Ruth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservative
Adjective
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Folks fill empty totes and baskets with loaves of the traditional bread ($15), and for good reason.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The business Facebook page is dominated by promotions for its music and dancing, starting at 9 p.m. The restaurant, where traditional Peruvian entrées are priced at $16-$18, closes at 9.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Here, contemporary design prevails–muted tones, clean lines, and a focus on natural Scottish wellness.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The passive radiators are surrounded by customizable LED lighting, however, which lends the muted tones a bit of personality.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Be cautious when corresponding with unfamiliar accounts.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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To be sure, companies are opting for cautious messaging around AI and its labor implications.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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Funds could support conservative seminaries like Nashotah House, a conservative seminary in the Anglican tradition, or pastors from the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, ensuring orthodox leadership for historic churches.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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The religious advisory board includes Christian and Jewish members from traditions including Catholicism, evangelicalism, Greek Orthodox Christianity and orthodox Judaism.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Aston Villa have had a quiet summer, which has led to varying opinions on their floor and ceiling.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thessaloniki, however, pulses with spice-laden markets, waterfront cafés, and Byzantine mosaics tucked into quiet chapels.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Navigating this revolution responsibly requires careful policy, support for adaptation and a focus on using technology to benefit people.—
Vaibhav Dani,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The simplest activities now require careful advance planning.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But the whisky never strays too far from its wood-spiced core, with restrained elements of aspen, pine, birch, and cedar wood.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those gaudy, ridiculous 19th-century renovations lasted about 20 years, after which Theodore Roosevelt tore them out in favor of the restrained work of McKim, Mead & White, which laid the visual foundation for the rooms’ appearance today.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Aug. 2025
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From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
18 Aug. 2025
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Americans have long been wary of using the military in local law enforcement, and for good reason.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Conservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservative. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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