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
Adjective
  • On July 19, Cuban artist and dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrived in Miami after a period when his whereabouts remained unknown following his release from Guanajay Prison.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 21 July 2026
  • The dissident Bull Moose Party nominated former President Teddy Roosevelt for president after Republicans declined to do so.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of dissident
Adjective
  • Sarah Miller, a software engineer from the liberal stronghold of Madison, has heard all of the chatter about a civil war in the Democratic Party between progressives and moderates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As the conservative foil to liberal do-gooder Sandy, his wife Kirsten Cohen (played by Kelly Rowan) was a better representation of the upper-crust Newport Beach population in many ways.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of liberal
Adjective
  • Throughout his career, Ackman has built a reputation for taking unconventional positions and backing them with conviction—whether making bold investment bets or weighing in on contentious public debates.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Arraez immediately validated this unconventional strategy, delivering an RBI single and a double in his impressive Phillies debut.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of unconventional
Adjective
  • Monastiq is an all-day restaurant with a modern take on traditional Czech cuisine, complete with special menus for kids as well as a seasonal selection of dishes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Though guests will love the home’s open-concept layout, gourmet kitchen, and modern touches, the great outdoors are the main draw.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 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
Adjective
  • Those voting against the final package were mostly progressive Democrats.
    — Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That includes Michigan, where Republicans are feeling more confident since progressive Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination this week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of progressive
Adjective
  • Downstairs, at Whitney Café, expect contemporary American with a global influence; at the eighth-floor Studio Bar, soups, salads, and light bites rival skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • What began as a more faithful attempt at recreating Shakespearean verse gradually evolved as the team tried to figure out how to make something that spoke to then-contemporary anxieties.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • For Schoenbrun, though, Kris’s professional setback is an opportunity for her artistic and personal renewal, in the form of radical independence.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
  • But recent years have seen a radical shift, as Indian designers are making their presence felt on the global stage.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
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“Nonorthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonorthodox. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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