conservatively

adverb

Definition of conservativelynext
as in quietly

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Recent Examples of conservatively When caught early, MSS may be treated conservatively with anti-inflammatory medications and sometimes colchicine, a treatment for gout. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 Spend conservatively Flexibility can significantly improve the longevity of your portfolio. — Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Sweden, especially, seemed content to play conservatively, which forced France to take mediocre shots in the early going. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 South Africa has been playing rather conservatively, seemingly more content to play keepaway rather than score. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 June 2026 Apply conservatively, blend, and then add more if needed. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Amnesty International estimates that Iran executed 2,159 people last year; Sato puts the number more conservatively at about 1,600. — Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Whether managed surgically or conservatively, regular scans play a critical role in monitoring recovery. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Peregrines move far more conservatively during ordinary flight. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatively
  1. quietly
  2. simply
  3. modestly
  4. demurely
Adverb
  • The market for Japanese prints has quietly become one of the auction world’s success stories.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This film had the quietly explosive power of a personal liberation.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of quietly
Adverb
  • The Documentary simply turned that editorial lens back on ANTM and Banks.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • To scientists, the idea that the link between vaccines and autism simply hasn’t been studied enough – as Kennedy often claims – is astounding.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of simply
Adverb
  • Brandon Bell | Getty Images While the headline reading of yesterday's consumer price ticked modestly higher in July, the pace of annual growth cooled slightly.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The treatment is modestly effective with manageable side effects.
    — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of modestly
Adverb
  • The gala attendees titter demurely at their tables in their tuxedos and gowns.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • Other guests reacted more demurely—some turned away, while one wiped away tears.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of demurely

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“Conservatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatively. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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