nonorthodox

adjective

ˌnän-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks How to pronounce nonorthodox (audio)
Definition of nonorthodoxnext
1
as in dissident
deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices one of the few colonies to tolerate nonorthodox religious beliefs

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2
as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs a nonorthodox approach to teaching music

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonorthodox
  1. dissident
  2. liberal
  3. unconventional
  4. modern
  5. dissenting
  6. progressive
  7. contemporary
  8. radical
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  • The head of the United Kingdom’s MI5 spy agency said Iran is trying to strike military sites in Britain, going beyond the traditional targets of dissident Iranians.
    — Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The regime transmuted its coercive force into political legitimacy through the spectacular destruction of dissident bodies, restoring reverence for the Eagle.
    — Abdelrahman ElGendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissident
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  • Matsui, meanwhile, has tried to carefully navigate keeping her moderate Democrat base while appealing to Republicans who might view Vang as too liberal for the district.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Remembering Dolores Huerta The fiery and resolute activist who helped launch and guide the nation’s first enduring labor union for poor farmworkers, and later became an inspiration to women and liberal true believers, has died.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of liberal
Adjective
  • Following the unconventional orders from his doctor, Kathryn agrees to help trigger Rob’s memory by retracing their romance and reintroducing him to the holidays.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Innovation means finding new, sometimes unconventional solutions to address real needs.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of unconventional
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  • Think medieval meets modern--less clunky Louis XVIth and more comfy armchair, with Kingsdown mattresses that are simply divine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • From there, Inoue wanted to create a brand that felt modern, sophisticated, but also holistic in also embracing one’s overall wellbeing, which led her to fermentation.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • The Fed’s interest rate-setting committee is divided and saw the most dissenting votes in more than three decades last month.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
  • Board member Renee Paschall cast the lone dissenting vote on the final package.
    — Elizabeth Sander, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Aug. 2022
Definition of dissenting
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  • Both already serve as the ranking members of their respective committees, and Warren, in particular, has found success pursuing progressive policy priorities despite Republicans running Washington.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
  • And in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed has narrowly won the Democratic Senate nomination, a victory for the party's progressive wing.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of progressive
Adjective
  • The legendary British art collector has spent half a century acquiring paintings, sculpture, and furniture, along with nurturing contemporary creatives as a formidable patron.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For something less overtly touristy, check out the contemporary Polynesian music at Iti Lafken.
    — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemporary
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  • Tom Rhys Harries stars as an actor who turns to AI and nanotechnology for a radical solution after a mob boss disfigures him.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Methods once associated with organized radical militants have spread to a younger generation.
    — Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
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