as in nontraditional
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-spirited
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The spokesperson said the company plans to open new locations in 2026 as well, including some in nontraditional locations like airports and university campuses.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
9 June 2025 -
Likewise, Max’s recent medical drama The Pitt was able to shoot locally in part thanks to its nontraditional salary scale, which brings the show’s budget down on par with what a tax incentive might have done.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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For now, there’s nothing quite so out-there, although deer blood is the star ingredient in the final dessert, a chocolate-ish (but cocoa-free) fondant served with hazelnut praline and malt ice cream.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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An out-there premise, for sure, but one that has so far worked out better than anyone had a right to expect.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
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The design was by aviation legend Burt Rutan, known for his bold and often maverick creations.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2023
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Sinema has modeled her political approach on the maverick style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, who alienated the grassroots of his party by sometimes crossing the aisle to work with Democrats.—
Time,
Time,
23 Jan. 2023
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Jafar Panahi — the Iranian dissident filmmaker who has been arrested, jailed, and banned from filmmaking numerous times in his home country due to his powerful and provocative work — took home the top prize.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Meanwhile, as the dissident director heads back to Iran, Iranian media are largely ignoring Jafar Panahi’s momentous Cannes Palme d’Or victory.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
25 May 2025
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In some communities, newer faiths, especially those that view traditional practices as heretical have weakened ties to sacred forests.—
Ogar Monday,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 May 2025
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This instance of using heretical emblems or culturally inscriptive materials—often subtle or hidden—has long served as a quiet rebellion against the erasure of Black memory.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Free-spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-spirited. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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