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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
But this conventional thinking is simply and demonstrably wrong.
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Gregory D. Squires, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
Similarly, immigration is a hill that conventional pro-business Republicans are ready to die on and from which Tech Hamiltonians are ready to retreat.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
While traditional snow sports made the list, some mountains offer less conventional winter activities like snow biking and snow tubing.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes in a convection oven or one hour in a conventional oven.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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Gregory D. Squires, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
Similarly, immigration is a hill that conventional pro-business Republicans are ready to die on and from which Tech Hamiltonians are ready to retreat.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
While traditional snow sports made the list, some mountains offer less conventional winter activities like snow biking and snow tubing.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes in a convection oven or one hour in a conventional oven.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
Adjective
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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This includes subtle feedback that traditional simulators often miss.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the work, traditional folklore and marvelous, uncanny incidents are often the sites of resistance against colonialism or enslavement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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But observers expect that once the settlement agreement has received formal approval, borrowers with affected student loans will be quickly forced to select a different repayment plan, or the Education Department will choose for them.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The base fare for many ships also includes numerous dining venues with frequently changing menus, from casual buffets to a more formal sit-down meal.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Our current estimate for IBM is $294.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Their position ignored the Ukrainian perspective on the issue, thus excluding Ukrainians as the affected party from understanding and communicating current and historical narratives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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That so many businesses came together for the statement was an achievement, given the customary reluctance of corporate leaders to address incendiary political issues.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.—
Sandy Mazza,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, days are spent sipping ceremonial matcha in the open-air tea house, strolling beneath clouds of cherry blossoms each spring, or pausing before the towering bronze Buddha.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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No ceremonial bow to wrap the story into a digestible form.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Harvesting seed nearby is a way to get plants that are genetically adapted to the prevailing environmental conditions and are more likely to thrive.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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In the northern United States, enjoying the starry winter sky requires protection against the prevailing low temperatures.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Consequently, initial opportunities would have to come from the right, where Emery tends to station his widest, most orthodox winger.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The production company’s development slate is highlighted by the action-drama Barney Ross, a story about the titular orthodox rabbinical student who, after witnessing the murder of his rabbi father, fell in with a young Al Capone and Jack Ruby.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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