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Recent Examples of neoconservative
Connor Okeeffe, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
Since the seventies, Commentary had been the house organ of disgruntled neoconservatives; by the nineties, left-leaning Democrats who were stalwart on Israel found a haven at The New Republic.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
The party’s Senate leadership, for instance, is dominated by neoconservatives.
—Andrew Byers, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2024
The party’s traditional establishment is made up of neoconservatives and primacists who want the United States to exercise its power around the world and use its military capabilities to achieve many ends.
—Andrew Byers, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2024
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Noun
Given how damaging the neoconservatives were to the well-being and security of the American people, this is a very positive development.
—Connor Okeeffe, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
Since the seventies, Commentary had been the house organ of disgruntled neoconservatives; by the nineties, left-leaning Democrats who were stalwart on Israel found a haven at The New Republic.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
The party’s Senate leadership, for instance, is dominated by neoconservatives.
—Andrew Byers, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2024
The party’s traditional establishment is made up of neoconservatives and primacists who want the United States to exercise its power around the world and use its military capabilities to achieve many ends.
—Andrew Byers, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neoconservative
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Maybe one day democracy really will bloom like wildflowers across the vast deserts of the Middle East, just as the neocons envisioned.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Lippmann, it should be noted, was originally a liberal internationalist whose views were not all that different from those of the modern neocons.—
Max Boot,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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Since then, McCarthy has had to tread somewhat lightly between the ultraright caucus and the rest of his party.—
Prem Thakker,
The New Republic,
10 Mar. 2023
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Because Jesuits often sided with El Salvador’s poor and some kept records of human rights violations, they were hated by the country’s ultraright.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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Berrien is positioning himself as a staunch Trump backer in his first ads of the race.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The eventual confirmation of his passing, delivered by solemn White House and medical officials, triggered an outpouring of condolences from across the political spectrum, even from those who had been his staunchest opponents.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Proponents of the restrictions say the issue is a matter of national security, often citing concerns that individuals or businesses loyal to foreign governments could buy up large swaths of land in the U.S., posing a risk to agriculture and critical infrastructure.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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While Zhong has recently come under fire in China for not being loyal enough to his country after criticizing Beijing for failing to control pricing on online platforms, New Hampshire lawmakers worry that his new Nashua plant stands too close to sensitive military locations in the state.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Our volunteer firefighters represent the best of us, exemplifying a steadfast commitment to service and sacrifice.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 July 2025
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Greek life, despite its understandable divisiveness, is a steadfast tradition on most Southern college campuses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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The band is rounded out by true-blue musicians Carlos O’Connell (the guitarist for Irish rock band Fontaines D.C.) on bass and David Ashby (frontman of local London band Sleaze, who in fact first introduced Felber to The Ivy House) on keys.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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The fact that Washington lacks a true-blue pass-rusher makes a potential move for Watt even more of a necessity.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Man’s best friend has been our faithful companion for thousands of years.—
Rudy Molinek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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In Clark Kent’s corner is reporter Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and his faithful companion Krypto the Superdog.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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And Vanderbilt University’s sports programs – and especially its two-time national champion baseball team coached by Tim Corbin – have a devoted following.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Two lives lost Young’s loved ones described him as a devoted family man who brought joy and love to those around him.—
Nathan Pilling
July 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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“Neoconservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neoconservative. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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