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

Or it might have been a more loosely formed group of reactionary zealots.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2025

She beat a gong and shouted, “I am a reactionary teacher. I am a reactionary monster.”

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang