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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for nonconventional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonconventional
Adjective
  • The early detection of viral RNA in wild bird droppings, sometimes preceding official poultry outbreaks, suggests that unconventional surveillance in these biologically rich but infrastructurally sparse areas could play a larger role in pandemic risk mitigation.
    John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Now, in the weeks after its unconventional 22nd anniversary celebration, the label is set to launch one of its biggest — and most personal — compilations yet.
    Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Ingram fit the modern archetype of a big, shot-making wing with solid ballhandling ability, the physical gifts to shoot over the top of the defense with a high release point and a 7-foot-4 wingspan, and a creative mindset.
    Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 19 June 2025
  • Many found themselves out of work, while those who did find jobs discovered they were paid less than the Danish workers arriving in droves to build infrastructure or modern apartment buildings.
    Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • For liberal leaning shows, that number shrinks significantly, around 1 million for MSNBC and 558,000 for CNN.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
  • Haley shows strength with liberal Republicans (16 percent), but that bloc makes up a small portion of the party.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Wilcox’s 10 signings — mostly loans and free agents — formed the bedrock of a side that returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking, under a young, progressive manager in Russell Martin, who Wilcox also brought in from Swansea.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • With many candidates vehemently opposed to Cuomo, their supporters' next-round votes can help Mamdani, who is endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive star.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Once opposed to nontraditional station guests, NASA now throws out the welcome mat, charging for their food and upkeep while insisting that an experienced astronaut accompany them.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 June 2025
  • Diverse consumers and nontraditional retail investors - including women, young people, the working class - are leading national adoption of cryptocurrency.
    Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike his contemporary, the science fiction author Jules Verne, who imagined a technologically facilitated journey to the Moon, Flammarion preferred a type of spiritual journey.
    Matthew Shindell, Space.com, 29 June 2025
  • Throughout the month, additional performances including international film screenings, dance (contemporary and classical), and hands-on ARTtalks—plus competitions, exhibitions, and free community events will be held.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • The administration’s radical and peremptory elimination of U.S. foreign assistance removed a lever of American influence and telegraphed a level of indifference that will not go unnoticed.
    KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
  • Anyone who reads history knows the only reason any workers anywhere have any sort of rights is because past workers formed unions, and radical, militant ones at that.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025

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“Nonconventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonconventional. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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