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
Collectors are beginning to look for the unexpected, and the collectors themselves are beginning to look anything but conventional.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Pompeo’s path to Hollywood stardom has been anything but conventional.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
In addition to its deployment of troops, North Korea has been supplying a large number of conventional weapons to Russia.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Until Black Panther’s record breaking $235 million opening, conventional industry wisdom held that films with predominantly Black casts typically underperform financially overseas.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Pompeo’s path to Hollywood stardom has been anything but conventional.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
In addition to its deployment of troops, North Korea has been supplying a large number of conventional weapons to Russia.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Until Black Panther’s record breaking $235 million opening, conventional industry wisdom held that films with predominantly Black casts typically underperform financially overseas.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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For example, the fires in New Jersey this week have been part of trend: So far in 2025, New Jersey has experienced nearly twice as many wildfires as usual.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Oil Shampoo Add a few drops of rosemary oil to your shampoo and wash your hair as usual.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hepworth takes a legal-first approach as opposed to other crypto ''influencers'' or traditional financial consultants, assisting investors in understanding risk, security, and long-term wealth strategies as well as market opportunities.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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These are our favorite open earbuds for every fit and budget. Don’t forget to check out our other guides like the Best Wireless Earbuds, the Best Workout Headphones, and the Best Wireless Headphones for more traditional options.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, according to King Law Group, formal approval can only be granted through a physical notice mailed to the petitioner’s address.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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Snag casual frocks and formal gowns in floral patterns and pastel hues, with prices starting at $25.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Its forecast for sales of $159 billion to $164 billion during the current quarter (April-June) also surpassed analysts' estimates – a sign that Amazon is confident in its ability to navigate the shifting tariff situation.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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By comparison, the current discount for European equities is more than 35%, according to Bloomberg.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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For close family and friends, between $50 and $100 is customary.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Eagles are scheduled to visit President Donald Trump at the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory from February, a customary practice for the winning teams, but one the team skipped during Trump's first term.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Nomo was asked to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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These ceremonial fires represent the power of the sun and provide an opportunity for cleansing and renewal, according to the Beltane Fire Society.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Historian William Dalrymple traces the current sectarian divisions to the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who shattered the empire’s religious pluralism by trying to impose orthodox Islam on the populace.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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It’s become fairly standard for development to take place in-state while other components of the work are increasingly sent elsewhere.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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That’s a pretty standard western-movie setup, but Souza’s script has a novelistic expansiveness that serves the film well, at least for a while.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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