as in unconventional
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
his nonconventional cures were the subject of some controversy
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Recent Examples of nonconventional
Additional states may consider the possible deterrent benefits of possessing nuclear arms or, if the costs of acquiring such weapons are prohibitive, other nonconventional weapons.
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William C. Potter, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2023
Jason Sudeikis, also an executive producer and writer, stars as the titular character who coaches AFC Richmond and, through nonconventional methods, works to turn the players into self-believers.
—Karen Mizoguchi, Variety, 15 Mar. 2023
The difference, however, is that Cannon proudly embraces his lifestyle of nonconventional fatherhood and rejects traditional monogamy, even challenging those who are skeptical.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
Fears that Moscow might introduce nonconventional weapons into the Ukrainian conflict have intensified in the wake of Russian failures to quickly to capture major Ukrainian cities.
—Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022
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William C. Potter, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2023
Jason Sudeikis, also an executive producer and writer, stars as the titular character who coaches AFC Richmond and, through nonconventional methods, works to turn the players into self-believers.
—Karen Mizoguchi, Variety, 15 Mar. 2023
The difference, however, is that Cannon proudly embraces his lifestyle of nonconventional fatherhood and rejects traditional monogamy, even challenging those who are skeptical.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
Fears that Moscow might introduce nonconventional weapons into the Ukrainian conflict have intensified in the wake of Russian failures to quickly to capture major Ukrainian cities.
—Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonconventional
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Innovation thrives where questions are asked, assumptions are tested, and unconventional ideas are allowed to emerge.—
Andrea Hill,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Ammon's departure was unlike most stories from other ex-Amish due to the unconventional circumstances under which he was raised.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The fight was one of the most astonishing diplomatic meetings in modern presidential history.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Reviewing history, the likelihood is the antiquated blast furnaces and systems in place will be demolished and replaced with modern technology involving robotics or they will simply be demolished to eliminate competition.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Since taking office in a snap election in June, the liberal Lee has taken steps to lower tensions with the nuclear-armed North, and the issue is one where he is expected to find common ground with Trump, who still boasts of his historic summits with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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What’s most notable about the Virginia fight over Title IX isn’t that the Trump administration is aggressively applying it against liberal school boards.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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United wanted a goalkeeper who could reshape the way the team built from the back, act as an extra outfield player and push them toward a more progressive style of play.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Yet the party’s soul-searching has inspired a robust discussion in left-leaning digital media circles about the path forward, which is clearly fueling interest in liberal and progressive writers, podcasters, and posters.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Jason, whose great-grandparents owned one of the most famous bakeries in Cuba, Lucerna, takes a nontraditional approach to this Cuban.—
Carlos Frías,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Aug. 2025
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Financing a church renovation No matter the specific circumstances, buying a church that needs to be renovated to serve as a home will likely require nontraditional financing, according to people who spoke to USA TODAY.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Earth, Wind & Fire is an inspiration for the group, but are there many contemporary groups making R&B music today?—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
28 Aug. 2025
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Four colorways are offered: black, white, green, and blue, with the full DLC black version delivering a stealthier, more contemporary feel.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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He was taught by the radical abolitionist Gilbert Wakefield, and his father was a friend and admirer of the Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, whose ideas helped inspire the French Revolution.—
Roy Scranton,
The Conversation,
22 Aug. 2025
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This radical philosopher inspires Margret and Heinz Wittmer (Sydney Sweeney, Daniel Brühl) and their young son to follow and farm.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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