traditionalist
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I’ll admit that as a stubborn, refined sugar traditionalist, I’ve long resisted the shift away from the Reese’s cups, M&Ms and gummy bears of my cavity-toothed youth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Scorsese’s entry into the AI field might especially shock fans given his traditionalist approach to filmmaking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
I have always been a traditionalist and absolutely loved the FA Cup semi-final matches at places like Villa Park, Stamford Bridge, Highbury or Old Trafford.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
As a stock-and-bond traditionalist who hasn’t yet used the firm’s services, I have questions.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
Instead, they have kept their traditionalist beliefs, and their churches have even attracted new members from among the well-off.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
The artificiality of all this, however, has pitted him against traditionalists who believe in the ocean's ability to self-heal.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
For years, soccer traditionalists worried a halftime show would unnecessarily “Americanize” the tournament.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The field would be watered down, the traditionalists protested.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Pope Francis was often seen as a spontaneous progressive, who sometimes alienated Catholic traditionalists - for example in his restrictions on Latin Mass, which Pope Leo has eased.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
To Xhosa traditionalists, this name is more acceptable than either of my two previous given names, Rolihlahla or Nelson, and I was proud to hear my new name pronounced: Dalibunga.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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