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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
The obvious solution—getting a proper job—is, for Jack, a non-starter: conventional work repulses him.
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Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
The conventional thinking started to change in the 1960s when Harvey Karten, a young neuroanatomist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, mapped and compared brain circuits in mammals and pigeons, and later in owls, chickens, and other birds.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Wired News, 11 May 2025
Since then, there has been a dangerous progression: first to cross-border airstrikes into each other’s territories, and now to a conflict that spans conventional military, cyber and information spheres simultaneously.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 May 2025
In one new academic paper, an AI model was able to predict whether a cancer patient is at risk of developing wasting disease better than conventional methods.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
The conventional thinking started to change in the 1960s when Harvey Karten, a young neuroanatomist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, mapped and compared brain circuits in mammals and pigeons, and later in owls, chickens, and other birds.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Wired News, 11 May 2025
Since then, there has been a dangerous progression: first to cross-border airstrikes into each other’s territories, and now to a conflict that spans conventional military, cyber and information spheres simultaneously.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 May 2025
In one new academic paper, an AI model was able to predict whether a cancer patient is at risk of developing wasting disease better than conventional methods.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Of all Recall’s risks, the capture of secure comms and documents outside of their usual enclave is top of the list.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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No doubt this has had an impact on his play in the second major of the season, where his driving has been far from his usual quality.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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To stay competitive as water stress deepens across traditional and emerging production regions, the industry must decouple manufacturing from water use.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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For him, achieving a red carpet-worthy look is about doing your research, diving into traditional braid styles for different ceremonies, and giving credit to where that inspiration came from.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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Brooks had heard of the band and after a formal event one evening came into the bar with his wife.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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The Stray Kids’ member is not the first formal male ambassador for Damiani, which has a long track record of linking with male celebrities, most notably tapping Brad Pitt for its campaigns.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 May 2025
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Premium economy updates Premium Plus seats on the 787-9s will feature privacy dividers and wireless charging, an update from the current premium economy configuration across United's fleet.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Speak to employees to understand their needs, and ensure your current coverage isn't prohibitive to certain groups, like LGBTQ+ individuals or single parents.—
Cynthia McEwen,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Trump removed his shoes during his visit, as is customary in mosques, and was escorted by Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Although the lack of human remains prevents anthropological study, the hoard of possessions—including bracelets, brooches, ceremonial weapons—that were created around the 3rd or 4th century B.C. provides a treasure trove for researchers.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Mary’s game finally came to an end on this week’s episode, but not without a truly bizarre and wonderful sideshow to accompany her ceremonial torch-snuffing.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 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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Rivian's current least powerful battery pack provides 270 miles of driving range, but the standard R2 could have less range as a smaller model.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The bill also includes a temporary $2,000 boost to the standard deduction, bringing it to $32,000 for joint filers.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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