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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 139-footer, known as the 42 Exuma, has a novel layout that defies conventional superyacht design and an elegant interior that bears the hallmarks of a master couturier.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Twice per day, on the way up and back down, Kosmos 2589 briefly passes near a large number of US government and commercial satellites in more conventional geosynchronous orbits but then quickly departs the vicinity.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
Unlike conventional clay bricks, which are fired in high-temperature kilns, fly ash bricks are manufactured at room temperature, thereby conserving energy.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
These jets are certified to carry conventional munitions as well as U.S. tactical nuclear weapons, picked instead of more of the F-35B variants the U.K. already has.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Twice per day, on the way up and back down, Kosmos 2589 briefly passes near a large number of US government and commercial satellites in more conventional geosynchronous orbits but then quickly departs the vicinity.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
Unlike conventional clay bricks, which are fired in high-temperature kilns, fly ash bricks are manufactured at room temperature, thereby conserving energy.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
These jets are certified to carry conventional munitions as well as U.S. tactical nuclear weapons, picked instead of more of the F-35B variants the U.K. already has.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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Both are now visible to the naked eye to observers in the Southern Hemisphere and are currently shining millions of times brighter than usual.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Senate has spent some 18 hours churning through more than two dozen amendments in what is called a vote-a-rama, a typically laborious process that went on longer than usual as negotiations happen on and off the chamber floor.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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From puberty to post-menopause, hormones significantly impact women's health experiences—yet they're often dismissed, misunderstood, or inadequately addressed in traditional healthcare settings.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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The traditional aid distribution method in Gaza saw aid flow through Hamas, which has been scrutinized for keeping supplies from civilians or charging them to obtain the goods.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
6 July 2025
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Mamdani has secured endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, but lacks formal support from Hochul and two other prominent New York lawmakers, Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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That would likely leave a 10% base tariff, as well as the auto, steel and aluminum tariffs in place until details of a formal trade agreement are ironed out.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Technical Defenses: Publishers must invest in organically evolving detection systems that can identify current manipulation techniques and evolve to counter new ones.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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There is no legal precedent for a president revoking the citizenship of a U.S.-born citizen, and such a move has no legal basis under current law.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Shohei Ohtani took his customary spot atop the Dodgers’ batting order for their game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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What began as a joke soon became customary for the crew to blurt out on set when something went wrong, which happened frequently.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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In a few weeks, Lonnie Smith will proudly put on a ceremonial white coat in Charlotte — a symbol of his dedication to becoming a doctor.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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But the nature of today’s ceremonial monarchy doesn’t make the United Kingdom’s form of government preferable to ours.—
Richard Lorenc,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Funds could support conservative seminaries like Nashotah House, a conservative seminary in the Anglican tradition, or pastors from the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, ensuring orthodox leadership for historic churches.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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The religious advisory board includes Christian and Jewish members from traditions including Catholicism, evangelicalism, Greek Orthodox Christianity and orthodox Judaism.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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And if your pain is concentrated in your knees and back, a recumbent bike is an especially good option—even compared to a standard exercise bike, Dr. Fata-Chan says.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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The day after his arrest, during a standard medical intake, Pérez was diagnosed with several health issues, ICE said.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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