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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
This is a major increase in heat resilience compared to conventional film membranes.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Let’s go back to Marina, a bold woman who in the 1930s embarks on a non-conventional journey.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The removal of passenger windows eliminates the structural aerodynamic compromises of conventional windows, according to Otto's website.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
However, everything began to change toward the end of the 19th century, as a few discoveries truly began to challenge the conventional picture of atomic physics.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Let’s go back to Marina, a bold woman who in the 1930s embarks on a non-conventional journey.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The removal of passenger windows eliminates the structural aerodynamic compromises of conventional windows, according to Otto's website.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
However, everything began to change toward the end of the 19th century, as a few discoveries truly began to challenge the conventional picture of atomic physics.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conventional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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In her usual soft-spoken British accent, she was known for balancing the grim realities of the climate crisis with a sincere message of hope for the future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Messi, who was denied by the post in the first half but who struggled to make his usual impact, walked off the field and straight to the locker room at the final whistle without stopping for any of the usual handshakes or greetings.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hogle Zoo always offers a range of special October events for spooky season, and Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest features live music, family-friendly activities, traditional Bavarian food, and more than 50 varieties of beer for the grownups.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to the Federal Trade Commission, Bitcoin ATMs are machines that look like a traditional ATM and are often found at convenience stores, gas stations and other high-traffic areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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As evidenced, efforts can culminate in formal events for strategizing and bolstering membership.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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Wyatt’s pointed use of stark silence to enhance some of the tense moments before battles break out is an effective formal choice that, without the use of slow motion, produces the feeling of time moving differently, making the viewer hyper-aware of what may come.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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All tuitions listed reflect the most current tuition information for full-time students on each school's website or information sent directly to The Tennessean by the schools.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Finally, there’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, whose current role is pivotal as top government spokesperson.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The approval secured at a special meeting of shareholders held by Fubo on Tuesday still requires regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions for a deal that aims to create a much bigger player in the virtual multichannel video provider to challenge market leader YouTube TV.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The designers posed just a beat or two longer during their customary bow, and Streep and Tucci were whisked to the backstage area as the real-life fashion crowd jumped on the empty runway to snap photos of the moment in fashion history.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mullally also becomes the ceremonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide, with the appointment of a woman risking deeper theological divides with some of the more conservative branches of the church in African nations.—
Muvija M,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Last month, the Pirates invited Markwood to throw out the ceremonial first pitch during a game against the Athletics.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 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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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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