as in unconventional
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
a nontraditional couple who are planning a very unconventional wedding
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Recent Examples of nontraditional
While a handful of restaurants and bars have vinyl listening nights, vinyl DJ collectives like Silicon Radio routinely take over nontraditional venues and host open deck events — where any novice can try out their setlist and get pointers from the community.
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Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Golden lived with his mother and grandmother growing up and occasionally lived in hotels and other nontraditional housing.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
As solid color gowns continue to go mainstream, colorful florals, whether printed or embellished, are destined to be the next frontier for nontraditional brides looking to stand out.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Guy Fieri was not in attendance. January 2022: During a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Stewart teases that her wedding will likely be nontraditional.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
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Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Golden lived with his mother and grandmother growing up and occasionally lived in hotels and other nontraditional housing.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
As solid color gowns continue to go mainstream, colorful florals, whether printed or embellished, are destined to be the next frontier for nontraditional brides looking to stand out.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Guy Fieri was not in attendance. January 2022: During a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Stewart teases that her wedding will likely be nontraditional.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontraditional
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That meant the movie, which sees an unconventional band of antiheroes brought together to combat a supervillain, escaped a decision by China to curb Hollywood imports earlier this month as part of its retaliation against the United States.—
Casey Hall and Sophie Yu,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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From backing unconventional shows like Stranger Things to challenging Hollywood’s release models, Netflix has cultivated a ‘risk position’ that runs through its culture, structure, leadership, and decision-making.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The ability to influence others and follow through on commitments becomes more essential in the modern world.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The asymmetrical flap and the dark and light brown color blocking add a modern touch to the classic front-button silhouette.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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Labor is bullish about the chances its local candidate, Ali France, could end Dutton’s two decades in parliament – and the early vote-count showed the Liberal leader could be in trouble.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Lee’s main liberal opposition Democratic Party lambasted Han’s move.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This region is home to the greatest share of women having children at 40 and older — a trend that experts chalk up to a combination of economic opportunity, progressive social norms and access to reproductive technology.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Last but not least, Lavia’s progressive passing talents make Marescaball much more watchable for supporters — as long as his body holds up.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The immaculate print appeared to this layman’s eye to look about as sharp as contemporary digital Imax, but with the celluloid origins and print adding additional richness.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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Our use of contemporary comparison zoological material is really what gives us the confidence.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Green Berets are training alongside Mexico’s elite marine infantry units in conventional and nonconventional combat techniques.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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After building two lucrative businesses, the serial entrepreneur and attorney set her sights on ensuring her family was also a success in a nonconventional way.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2024
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Stellantis is currently leaderless, in financial difficulties and under great pressure to make some radical changes.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Kamran has taken radical stances of her own.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontraditional. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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