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as in usual
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
conventional wisdom holds that an incumbent president has an overwhelming advantage over his opponent
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as in traditional
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
tried to break from the conventional attitudes regarding the proper roles for men and women
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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
conventional courtesy demands that the bridal couple send written thank-you notes for their gifts
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Recent Examples of conventional
Russell showcased superior pace in Q1 on medium tires, as opposed to the conventional soft tires that drivers opt for.
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Tesla could be financing its self-driving-technology dreams by making that affordable EV or a more conventional pickup truck, but Musk seems to see that as some kind of distraction.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
There are occasional flashbacks to his childhood, as well as moments out-of-time, where Kafka finds himself in the modern-day Czech republic, but none of this alleviates the pacing doldrums of a conventional biopic.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
By conventional standards, this was excellent operational management.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Tesla could be financing its self-driving-technology dreams by making that affordable EV or a more conventional pickup truck, but Musk seems to see that as some kind of distraction.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
There are occasional flashbacks to his childhood, as well as moments out-of-time, where Kafka finds himself in the modern-day Czech republic, but none of this alleviates the pacing doldrums of a conventional biopic.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
By conventional standards, this was excellent operational management.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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While the Irish Open was snubbed from this latest National Open status upgrade wave, the golf-mad nation’s key event remains a highlight on the DP World Tour calendar, with venues that as usual stir a bit of wanderlust among golf travelers.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Colorado, the aspens should offer good viewing from September through mid-October, though dry conditions may cause leaves to drop a bit earlier than usual, according to AccuWeather.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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This more traditional system is where Tottenham have ended up.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, identity categories have become more fluid, and traditional sources of authority — religion, education, government — are more likely to be contested or distrusted.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Armani, who had already introduced unstructured jackets for men and women, was part of the generation of designers who ushered in a less formal fashion era, one that would allow men and women to look refined without looking stuffy.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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The meeting took place on the sidelines of celebrations in Beijing to mark the anniversary of Japan's formal surrender in World War Two.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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His current district, spanning the northeastern Sacramento suburbs and Lake Tahoe, runs hundreds of miles south to Death Valley.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Emery is more articulate than many, and debating the fairness of the current system is a worthy endeavour, but even that snippet was rooted in a generous interpretation of ‘good management’.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The acquisition is still subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Wildlife art can be confining, constricting, customary; contemporary artists are assuring its survival and vibrancy by breaking from the traditional.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In fact, the presidents of the Central Pacific and, yes, Union Pacific railroads met in 1869 to drive the final ceremonial rail stake into the ground, connecting the east and west coasts.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Irish presidency is mostly ceremonial and is directly elected every seven years.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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And even though the military is short of manpower, the government refuses to draft ultra-orthodox men, whose religious political parties are key to the Netanyahu coalition.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Traditional music and Kolo dancing by Prazna Flasa Tambura, the Ansambl Sokoli, the Seoske Dame singers, and DJ Dex, with a presentation from Parish Priest, Father Milos Zivkovic on orthodox religious traditions and specialty vendors with music, books, jewelry, and icons for sale.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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The impressive organizational elements also make this option stand out when compared to standard purses.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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An article from the American Kennel Club (AKC) stated that mini dachshunds weigh about 11 pounds or under, and the standard size is, on average, 16 to 32 pounds.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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