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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
Set in a nightclub and powered by a live onstage band, the production aims for more than a conventional jukebox bio-musical.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 22 May 2025
The next day, there are no footholds for this conventional social anxiety because the bottom has fallen out of your world.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Indiana Pacers: Strength in numbers By conventional measures, the Pacers don’t have a top-10 player on their roster.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Today, many workers at more conventional jobs face the havoc of just-in-time scheduling and inconsistent shifts; these employees seek out more flexible arrangements in spite of their downsides.
—Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 22 May 2025
The next day, there are no footholds for this conventional social anxiety because the bottom has fallen out of your world.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Indiana Pacers: Strength in numbers By conventional measures, the Pacers don’t have a top-10 player on their roster.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Today, many workers at more conventional jobs face the havoc of just-in-time scheduling and inconsistent shifts; these employees seek out more flexible arrangements in spite of their downsides.
—Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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Recruiters are no longer confined to hiring in the same usual saturated areas, benefiting emerging tech hubs.—
Nacho De Marco,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Despite being one of the pre-tournament favorites, the Northern Irishman performed poorly in the event, which many attribute to his need to play with a different driver than usual.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The revisions, which also say the vaccines are no longer advised during pregnancy, add to the confusion surrounding the Trump administration's move to bypass the traditional system for immunization advice through expert review and CDC guidance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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Best Hotels & Resorts Skamania Lodge Surrounded by 175 acres of woodlands, the grand Skamania Lodge offers a choose-your-own-adventure style of stay with traditional lodge rooms, cabins, glamping tents, and elevated tree houses.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Ramsay is a filmmaker of undeniable formal wizardry and a fearless explorer of psychological rupture.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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Robinhood submitted a formal 42-page proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting the creation of a federal regulatory framework for the issuance and trading of tokenized RWAs.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Richie tells the lawman that Harry is smart, but unhappy with his current employment with Conrad.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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As Porsha fills her in on the current cast drama, Phaedra gives us a rundown that’s already more entertaining than half the season.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
25 May 2025
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As is customary in Sri Lankan culture, the father’s first name becomes the son’s last name.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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For instance, in some places in the world, a cheek kiss is customary, Mr. Hanson noted.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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While the ceremonial aspects of the visit drew attention, the event reinforced Canada’s current position on the world stage and the role of the monarchy in reinforcing that status.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Although White was technically sworn in Tuesday night, a ceremonial swearing-in is set to take place at the June 3 City Council Committee of the Whole meeting.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Martinez is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72-inch reach, and fights in an orthodox right-handed stance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 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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The deadly shooting is under investigation, and the two officers involved are on standard administrative leave until it is completed.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Specs In Line With The Realme GT 7 Internally, the Realme GT 7 Dream Edition is similar to the standard GT 7.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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