NONREVOLUTIONARY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

nonrevolutionary

adjective

Definition of nonrevolutionary

as in traditional

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Recent Examples of nonrevolutionary Their school, an extension of conversations held in their kitchen, was designed to achieve that single, nonrevolutionary goal. — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2022 But during the Cultural Revolution the genre was banned, along with other nonrevolutionary literature, and even science itself was subjected to ideological-purity tests. — Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 17 June 2019

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This blacklight flashlight uses a 395nm wavelength to detect what the naked eye—or a traditional flashlight—cannot.

— Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
In traditional Han folklore, the baiji was the Goddess of the Yangtze.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of traditional

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The technique is already widely used in laboratories, but conventional NMR systems are difficult to take into the field.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Silicon sampling, which has gained prominence in recent months, is much faster and far cheaper to complete than conventional polling.

— W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of conventional

Adjective

So much of central Zurich continued to build around this hub, and the hotel grew into a notable gathering spot for guests like Charles Dickens, composer Franz Liszt, and later on former US president Bill Clinton.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
The agreement positions Dentsu as the central point of contact for brand marketers looking to tap into Kodansha’s IP for sponsorships, tie-in campaigns, live events and fan experiences throughout the Americas.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

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