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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
Perhaps this abundance of conventional warfare was why the competitive multiplayer modes never became an online sensation?
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 June 2025
If that capital becomes more expensive just as customers lose their 30% tax bonus, many rooftop solar systems will fail to deliver the year-one savings over conventional grid power that Airth said are an essential selling point.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 June 2025
International adoptions present additional challenges, like extensive travel and even more complex legal procedures, that don't always align with conventional leave timeframes.
—Cynthia McEwen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Acknowledging and interrogating that would have invited more nuance into Joshua and Sonny’s relationship, which at a certain point leans into conventional archetypes to keep the story going.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 June 2025
If that capital becomes more expensive just as customers lose their 30% tax bonus, many rooftop solar systems will fail to deliver the year-one savings over conventional grid power that Airth said are an essential selling point.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 June 2025
International adoptions present additional challenges, like extensive travel and even more complex legal procedures, that don't always align with conventional leave timeframes.
—Cynthia McEwen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Acknowledging and interrogating that would have invited more nuance into Joshua and Sonny’s relationship, which at a certain point leans into conventional archetypes to keep the story going.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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This is an excellent day for business and commercial ventures, because your objectives and goals are clearer to you than usual.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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Lawmakers’ home addresses have already been removed from the Minnesota Legislature’s website, and the Capitol saw a larger security presence than usual this week.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
21 June 2025
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Wells Fargo said buy Visa and Mastercard on their recent weakness tied to concerns that stablecoins could threaten the traditional payments ecosystem.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Unfortunately, California does not have traditional laws that hold alcohol vendors liable for damage caused by drunken patrons.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Pioneer’s formal notice comes after the practice was revealed by Daniel Swift, a principal at the global tax consulting firm Ryan that represents a number of commercial property owners in Boston, and reported on this month by the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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For example, according to The Australian, firms with formal mentorship programs see 23% higher retention among women.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The current threat represents the parasite's northward march through Central America over two years, reaching Mexico in November 2024 and spreading to within 700 miles of the U.S. border.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The current valuation doesn’t meet your financial needs or expectations.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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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The Royals donned blue and yellow Kansas City Monarchs hats, and living legends Sam Allen and Pedro Sierra threw out ceremonial first pitches.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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The reward was the most successful period in their history and an example that, in time, might embolden other clubs to challenge the orthodox thinking.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
13 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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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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Historically, the use of scientific consensus as a method of understanding scientific postures has been relatively popular and construed as the standard way of doing things.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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