reactionary

Example Sentences

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"The Grammys are more reactionary than anything else," said Kehrer.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

The democratic London dandy’s Parisian cousin was a reactionary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

The economic pinch, mixed with thriving reactionary online culture and tense gender dynamics, creates a fertile soil for groups like Park's to recruit from.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

It might be granted that a reactionary is not a conservative’s identical twin — but he is a sibling living under the same roof.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

For that is what animals are, conservative, one might even say reactionary.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel