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
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.
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 6 Oct. 2024
China’s use of nonconventional weaponry may be a strategic move to avoid sparking escalation and to stave off international attention, particularly from the United States.
—Anika Arora Seth, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
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
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 6 Oct. 2024
China’s use of nonconventional weaponry may be a strategic move to avoid sparking escalation and to stave off international attention, particularly from the United States.
—Anika Arora Seth, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonconventional
Adjective
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The Minnesota Vikings took an unconventional approach to try to combat the tush push Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Spiro is known for sourcing unconventional materials for his singular creations.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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Nielsen, which tracks television ratings, now includes more modern devices in its tracking, an adjustment that has been expected to show higher sports viewership across the board.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Their shoes’ aesthetic blends modern minimalism with classic styles that are designed to be subtle enough for everyday wear but with a twist thanks to the footwear’s unexpected details.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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But recent history suggests that its mission would have less to do with proffering aid than with complementing the Kremlin’s liberal use of brute force.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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An empty water glass here, timing issue there or a liberal application of salt anywhere can turn an otherwise great dinner into a just-fine night out.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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One of the most basic versions is a progressive relaxation technique, a countdown from 10 to 1 where Perri uses what are known as hypnotic language patterns.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bernal says Mamdani overcame Cuomo's attacks over his relatively thin resume by offering big progressive ideas, like freezing apartment rents and offering free city bus service, that appeal to many young voters.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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That means lots of bratwurst, plenty of beer and traditional and nontraditional tunes from the Zicke Zacke Band.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Stars’ success in Texas gave the NHL the necessary confidence to go to other nontraditional hockey markets all over the United States.—
Mac Engel
October 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, which looks at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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But while an excellent hook for contemporary stagings of the play, this kind of parallel has limitations.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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These more radical communities are heavily fragmented yet increasingly popular.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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Today, as a government shutdown darkens our national museums and the National Endowment for the Humanities is gutted, the danger is no longer a matter of rhetoric but of radical, systemic action.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Nonconventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonconventional. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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