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
There’s also an argument — and maybe this is just one for traditionalists — that football is also supposed to be, on some level, a test of individual stamina and adaptability.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Her house has the latest records from the ‘70s, early ‘80s, and more folkloric, traditionalist facets….
—John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Nashville Now, which also includes a sitdown with fellow country traditionalist, Jamey Johnson.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
For a reality dating show with an experimental premise, Love Is Blind has always been pretty traditionalist.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Neo Trad The Neo Trad faction explores traditionalist values, aesthetics and gender roles—but for two opposing reasons.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
These traditionalists support overhauling the popular entitlement programs Medicare and Social Security, the health insurance and pension programs for seniors, respectively.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Aspirations of ‘Japan’s Thatcher’ Takaichi has long championed conservative policies, rooted in nationalist and traditionalist ideals.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Many traditionalists do not believe biblical teachings allow for women to hold roles such as bishop.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditionalist
conservative
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House conservatives had expressed opposition to earmarks within the package.—
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Meghan McCain, a conservative who left the program in 2021, has regularly targeted her former workplace on her own podcast.—
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“Traditionalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditionalist. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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