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
  • Under the Soviet Union, dissident artists, poets and creators distributed their work within small, private networks, according to Ingold.
    — Miranda Huang, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Andrei Pivovarov, a dissident and former head of the Open Russia group, addressed a protest gathered outside the building.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissident
Adjective
  • The conservative majority did not explain their order, while the three liberal members signed a dissent that said Pike’s claims deserved a closer look.
    — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Digger is lambasted by his half sister, Emma (Sandra Hüller), a superficially liberal-minded Shiv Roy type, with her own eco-friendly initiative.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of liberal
Adjective
  • From betting on Barbie to giving a café barista a shot, Kreiz has repeatedly embraced unconventional people and ideas.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In 2001, the architecture critic and scholar Robin Middleton bought a former tile factory on East 13th Street and remodeled it to match his unconventional life.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of unconventional
Adjective
  • Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • From Mudmee Thai silk to handwoven indigo cotton sourced from Don Koi, textiles were reworked using modern techniques such as laser cutting — which also showcased the influence of India through the brand’s Thai identity.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 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
Adjective
  • The actor is outspoken about his progressive politics and works closely with many different organizations.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, a Chinese immigrant and chair of the Board of Supervisors’ budget committee, is a progressive backed by labor whose campaign received a major boost from Pelosi’s endorsement.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of progressive
Adjective
  • The focus, according to their proposal, will be on contexts of appropriation, chains of ownership, and the significance of the artifacts to contemporary Cameroon.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Men’s accessories encompass bags in tactile raffia, calfskin and denim for a relaxed summer mood with its clean contemporary shapes and artisanal details.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • The president also suggested that Talarico is far too radical for the Lone Star State.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Zirin states that Zinn was never an official party member, but his association with radical politics might have been enough to limit his job prospects.
    — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of radical
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