old-line Synonyms
Strongest:
- antiestablishment
- nonconservative
- radical
- modern
- progressive
- revolutionary
- progressive
- nonconventional
- liberal
- liberal
- nonconventional
- unorthodox
- radical
- broad-minded
- revolutionary
- nontraditional
- modern
- unconventional
- nontraditional
- unorthodox
- antiestablishment
- unconventional
- broad-minded
- nonconservative
- extremist
- extremist
Strong:
- large-minded
- open-minded
- nonorthodox
- large-minded
- nonorthodox
- advanced
- contemporary
- nonconformist
- advanced
- contemporary
- open-minded
- nonconformist
Weak:
old-line Meaning
old-line (s)
adhering to conservative or reactionary principles
long-established
old-line Sentence Examples
- The old-line aristocracy of the city maintained a strict social hierarchy.
- The company was an old-line manufacturer with a rich history in the industry.
- The conservative old-line party resisted any significant social or political change.
- The old-line financial institutions were cautious and slow to adopt new technologies.
- The old-line newspapers proudly carried their long lineage on their mastheads.
- The old-line universities emphasized a classical education and rigorous academic standards.
- The old-line churches adhered to traditional doctrines and rituals.
- The old-line union leaders were known for their militancy and unwavering loyalty to their members.
- The old-line politicians were criticized for being out of touch with modern realities.
- The old-line industries struggled to compete with emerging startups and technological advancements.
FAQs About the word old-line
adhering to conservative or reactionary principles, long-established
orthodox, conservative,traditional, true, staunch, traditionalistic, reactionary, steadfast, die-hard, buttoned-down
antiestablishment, nonconservative, radical, modern, progressive, revolutionary, progressive, nonconventional, liberal,liberal
The old-line aristocracy of the city maintained a strict social hierarchy.
The company was an old-line manufacturer with a rich history in the industry.
The conservative old-line party resisted any significant social or political change.
The old-line financial institutions were cautious and slow to adopt new technologies.
