as in Victorian
given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals
some of the more bluenosed parents demanded that the novel be removed from the high school's summer reading list
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Adjective
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Lucy Delius is creating a fun spin on Victorian jewelry.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025 -
Guests may sample two teas as hostesses dressed in Victorian clothing describe the history of tea and offer instruction on tea etiquette.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Wisconsinites are also distinguished by their puritanical work ethic.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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First, the movement of women telling their stories of victimization online was dismissed by many as a toxic importation of puritanical American mores that were unnecessary in a culture of seduction and harmony between the sexes.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Bluenosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bluenosed. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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