as in unconventional
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
a nontraditional couple who are planning a very unconventional wedding
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Recent Examples of nontraditional
Not all writing on social media or in nontraditional forms has turned into slop.
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2025
An August poll conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of The Wall Street Journal found that only 10% of investors wanted more nontraditional 401(k) investment offerings.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Roughly one-third of large employers are offering nontraditional health plans in 2026.
—Salpy Kanimian, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
With Charlie having two separate dinners on his plate, the episode's core comes from a mischievous Snoopy (Bill Melendez), who conjures up a nontraditional menu consisting of toast, popcorn and jelly beans (then secretly saves the turkey for himself and Woodstock).
—Shay Spence, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2025
An August poll conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of The Wall Street Journal found that only 10% of investors wanted more nontraditional 401(k) investment offerings.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Roughly one-third of large employers are offering nontraditional health plans in 2026.
—Salpy Kanimian, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
With Charlie having two separate dinners on his plate, the episode's core comes from a mischievous Snoopy (Bill Melendez), who conjures up a nontraditional menu consisting of toast, popcorn and jelly beans (then secretly saves the turkey for himself and Woodstock).
—Shay Spence, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontraditional
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Timothée Chalamet’s promotional campaign for his new film Marty Supreme has been a little unconventional thus far.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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The unconventional stay was also affordable, Giglia says, estimating her guests paid about $250 each for the weekend — a steal compared to her husband’s bachelor party in Los Cabos, Mexico, that ran about $800 per head.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Their relaxed drape feels modern and unfussy, striking the right balance between polish and comfort.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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But Jennings' liberal attitude toward the airing of his opinions, regardless of their content, almost cost him the job.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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But in years since, the district has grown more liberal.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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One proposal gaining support at least among progressive members is a payroll tax, loosely modeled after a Massachusetts measure, targeting companies that do not offer employees health insurance.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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It was later discovered Williams had Lewy body dementia, the second-most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The style throughout, irrespective of category, is lively without being hectic, a pleasing postmodern blend of contemporary, midcentury, and roughly Victorian elements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those who despise Bacharach’s fluting tunes and David’s simple — if emotive — lyrics, consigning them to often denigrated genres such as easy listening, elevator music, adult contemporary or luxe pop.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The report claims the IRGC is exploring nonconventional warhead configurations for long-range missiles.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Green Berets are training alongside Mexico’s elite marine infantry units in conventional and nonconventional combat techniques.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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In another era, this might have been a charming mid-budget movie; in the streaming age, the structure feels almost radical in its restraint.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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The President and his advisers have called those opposing them in Minnesota radical lunatics, domestic terrorists, and outright insurrectionists.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontraditional. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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