as in conservative
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
a traditionalist who doesn't believe in expanding government
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Recent Examples of traditionalist
What do any of these throwaway lines actually illustrate about Homelander’s project of using the entertainment industry to sell his traditionalist vision of America?
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Moreover, the traditionalist critics of contemporary art downplay that an embrace of mystery is key to understanding God.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Among her peers, Larsson is a traditionalist for her straightforward and sincere approach to live performance.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Forget the video installations of Reina Sofía; traditionalist work reigns supreme here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
For traditionalists, this link is not merely ceremonial but is the foundational bedrock of British identity.
—Michael Saunders, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Producer Kathleen Kennedy calls herself a tech optimist and a traditionalist both.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
In response, traditionalists have gnashed their teeth and complained that the dark essence of the music has been lost.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
Truck traditionalists and forum gladiators will argue this, of course.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Moreover, the traditionalist critics of contemporary art downplay that an embrace of mystery is key to understanding God.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Among her peers, Larsson is a traditionalist for her straightforward and sincere approach to live performance.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Forget the video installations of Reina Sofía; traditionalist work reigns supreme here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
For traditionalists, this link is not merely ceremonial but is the foundational bedrock of British identity.
—Michael Saunders, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Producer Kathleen Kennedy calls herself a tech optimist and a traditionalist both.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
In response, traditionalists have gnashed their teeth and complained that the dark essence of the music has been lost.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
Truck traditionalists and forum gladiators will argue this, of course.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditionalist
conservative
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Six Supreme Court justices were there—only the conservatives.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But other conservatives, including Senator Ted Cruz, objected to the heavy hand of government approach.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Traditionalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditionalist. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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