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 need for speed Nothing has been conventional about Humphreys’ journey.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
The company’s GoGreen Plus service enables businesses to pay a premium price to select sustainable fuel options for their shipments, which the company says can reduce up to 80 percent GHG emissions compared to conventional fuel.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Black borrowers are also more likely to be denied conventional mortgage loans.
—Donovan McCarty, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The Autonomy of Things (AoT®) has already made significant inroads in conventional, outdoor agriculture.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
The company’s GoGreen Plus service enables businesses to pay a premium price to select sustainable fuel options for their shipments, which the company says can reduce up to 80 percent GHG emissions compared to conventional fuel.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Black borrowers are also more likely to be denied conventional mortgage loans.
—Donovan McCarty, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The Autonomy of Things (AoT®) has already made significant inroads in conventional, outdoor agriculture.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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As Strong spoke with state reporters this week on campus, her answers were even more clipped than usual, almost terse.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Thirteen-year-old MGP rye bottled at 112 proof is a recipe for success, a classic rye style that is aged for longer than usual and bottled at a higher proof, which means less dilution, more flavor, and a deeper palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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Inspired by the traditional Japanese spinning top beigoma (hence BEY-blade), the toy line first became a hit when it was debuted by toymaker Takara in the late 90s and early 2000s.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Adebimpe released his first formal solo album, Thee Black Boltz, via Sub Pop last year.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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The 8,688-square-foot Colonial Revival has nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, eight fireplaces, Flemish bond brickwork, slate roofing and formal gardens.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Under the current law, judges must presume mental illness was a factor if a defendant with a legitimate diagnosis seeks diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program, and the United States of America will not impose any new sanctions and will not deploy additional forces in the region.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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The company uses long-term contracts that mimic regulated returns, avoiding the fluctuations customary in deregulated markets.—
Conor Harrison,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Walmart indicated the transaction was subject to a waiting period and other customary closing conditions.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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An orange and blue sea migrated north to City Hall to continue the ceremonial commemorations.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The ceremonial throw was part of a visit by some of the Team England players to Kauffman Stadium.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 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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Right wing had long been a problem position, with No 10s such as Xavi Simons often being forced wide to plug a hole, or orthodox wingers failing to gel with the uber-attacking full-back Denzel Dumfries.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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In an age of intelligent machines, who gets to decide what is orthodox remains one of the most important questions a free society can ask.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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