CONVENTIONALISTS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

conventionalists

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plural of conventionalist

as in conformists

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The setting may be out of time, but speaks to the present, as the villagers’ conservatism manifests as rejection, suspicion and persecution — treating outsiders or non-conformists as an invading pathogen.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
The solace and the pathos in Updike’s and Rosenberg’s work come from realizing that in many cases, conformists can’t win either.

— Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of conformists

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For traditionalists, there’s plenty to choose from, but the specials are surely worth the detour.

— Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
After that dispiriting loss in Bosnia, traditionalists opened up to the radical, counter-cultural Guardiola option.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026

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Responding to questions from followers, Kiser said Teddy is enrolled in an Infant Swimming Resource program, which teaches water survival skills to young children.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026
Johnson has millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok who tune in specifically for this content.

— Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026

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