traditionalist

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Francis's papacy heralded several reforms to the Catholic Church, but on many of its teachings, he was a traditionalist.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

You ever go through a cranky traditionalist phase?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

“The traditionalist in me feels like when Yale beats Harvard, that’s it,” Hill said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

As a stock-and-bond traditionalist who hasn’t yet used the firm’s services, I have questions.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

“I added the eyelashes and lips. Grampa doesn’t much like them. He’s more of a traditionalist when it comes to lures. And most everything else.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry