1
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
The reclined riding position spreads body weight evenly, eliminating the back, neck, and wrist strain that plagues conventional cycling.
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Omar Kardoudi
april 20, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
This is because curly hair can dry out and frizz from conventional hair-care products that are formulated with harsh ingredients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
And this is where conventional policy has failed to keep pace with unconventional strategy.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Perkins needs the right role, because asking him to be a conventional every-down linebacker misses the point.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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Omar Kardoudi
april 20, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
This is because curly hair can dry out and frizz from conventional hair-care products that are formulated with harsh ingredients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
And this is where conventional policy has failed to keep pace with unconventional strategy.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Perkins needs the right role, because asking him to be a conventional every-down linebacker misses the point.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
Adjective
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Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Many of you might be more involved than usual with a parent.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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That strategy emphasized heavy diversification into illiquid alternative assets — such as private equity, venture capital and real estate — over traditional stocks and bonds.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, unlike traditional bleaching which tends to give fabrics a flat look, Zero allows marbling.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The service At the health clinic, in the restaurants, and throughout the property, the service is deferential and fastidious without being overwhelmingly formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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With four stories and 35 rooms, Joslyn has opulence built, inlaid, and planted in every corner, from its carriage house tower to its gold drawing room and five acres of formal estate gardens.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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The announcement also comes a week after the current district leadership team discussed potentially letting some staff members go.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In his current role, Bonfig also oversees merchandising, marketing, supply chain and e-commerce.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Justin also strayed a little too far from ambrosia salad since his dish didn’t have the customary fluffy texture.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even so, this play, made out of his Christmas Carol, had become a customary performance in Quincy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fahnestock said at the meeting that the current plan is to have a groundbreaking or ceremonial event for the square and tree this coming July, perhaps accompanied by a naming competition or time capsule.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dioceses across the country are reporting the highest amount of converts in decades, many of them drawn in by orthodox Catholic influencers.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is the orthodox paddock view of intra-team title battles.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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