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as in status quo
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Recent Examples of conventionality
Created in 1983 in Milan by Franco Moschino, the namesake brand has always pushed boundaries, bringing to the scene a refreshing interpretation of society and culture and challenging conventionality though high-low fashion.
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
From Peter Coyote’s narration to the trademark slow-pans across still images to Craig Mellish’s editing rhythms, there’s a comfortable conventionality to the first part that isn’t sufficiently shaken up by the musical contributions by Randy Granger.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
This violence was societal rather than personal, for his parents were people of strict conventionality and religion.
—Rachel Cusk, Harper's Magazine, 10 Sep. 2023
One of the men, Helmut, is seemingly the epitome of conventionality; the other, Klaus, is outwardly hip.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
From Peter Coyote’s narration to the trademark slow-pans across still images to Craig Mellish’s editing rhythms, there’s a comfortable conventionality to the first part that isn’t sufficiently shaken up by the musical contributions by Randy Granger.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
This violence was societal rather than personal, for his parents were people of strict conventionality and religion.
—Rachel Cusk, Harper's Magazine, 10 Sep. 2023
One of the men, Helmut, is seemingly the epitome of conventionality; the other, Klaus, is outwardly hip.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventionality
Noun
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Friends and extended family may choose sides, drift away or need time to adjust to the new status quo.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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In addition to its status quo double-big lineup featuring Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams checked in earlier than usual and forced Jokic into tough shots.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 May 2025
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The myriad injuries came right after the Blue Jays thought Santander neared normalcy in Anaheim, flashing progress with his right-handed swing.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The level of comfort and trust the doula could bring in jail is helpful to build bonds, reduce birth trauma, and create a sense of normalcy, in dire situations, like being in jail while pregnant.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 May 2025
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“Conventionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventionality. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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