nontraditional
adjective
non·tra·di·tion·al
ˌnän-trə-ˈdish-nəl 
-ˈdi-shə-nᵊl
: not following or conforming to tradition : not adhering to past practices or conventions : not traditional
a nontraditional family
nontraditional students
nontraditional menu items
Many use nontraditional teaching techniques, and they deliberately draw their students from beyond traditional neighborhood boundaries …—
Thomas Toch
Thomas Toch
nontraditionally
adverb
… to learn how to build and sell cars nontraditionally …
—Michael Schrage
Michael Schrage
Examples of nontraditional in a Sentence
a nontraditional couple who are planning a very unconventional wedding
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—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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—Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Leavitt has invited more nontraditional media outlets to participate in press briefings since the decision was made including conservative influencers.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Some recipients may seem like nontraditional grantees, as NPR reportedly receives two grants from the agency totaling $65,000.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 5 May 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The defense will aim to frame Ms. Ventura as a willing and even enthusiastic participant in a troubled, nontraditional romantic arrangement.
—Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Leavitt has invited more nontraditional media outlets to participate in press briefings since the decision was made including conservative influencers.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Some recipients may seem like nontraditional grantees, as NPR reportedly receives two grants from the agency totaling $65,000.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nontraditional
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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontraditional. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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