traditionalism

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The traditionalism, rigor and discipline of classical schools—the thick wall against peer and popular culture—appeals to many newcomers to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

He was also striving to break away from the box of traditionalism and open up the floor to more unique expressions, and I didn’t know that, of course, as a kid.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

These efforts to make women responsible for men’s bad acts are as old as Adam, Eve, and the apple, and are a perverse sort of marital traditionalism.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2024

The novel also explores the clash between traditionalism and so-called modernity, a key Achebean concern.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

This list is particularly heavy on the Hebrew, with a noticeable trend toward Irish traditionalism.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt