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
At the same time, wealthy investors are turning to nontraditional firms for advice.
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Robert Frank,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Why are nontraditional political parties and factions, many of them extremist, gaining strength in Europe and elsewhere?
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Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Blogs run by traditional media organizations, such as ABC or The Washington Post, may utilize a live blog to keep the audience apprised of the facts of the event while a nontraditional news organization, such as Politico or Daily Kos, may focus more on real-time analysis of those facts.
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Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
For a more nontraditional layout, zones are a great option in your living room.
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Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for nontraditional
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Why are nontraditional political parties and factions, many of them extremist, gaining strength in Europe and elsewhere?
—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Blogs run by traditional media organizations, such as ABC or The Washington Post, may utilize a live blog to keep the audience apprised of the facts of the event while a nontraditional news organization, such as Politico or Daily Kos, may focus more on real-time analysis of those facts.
—
Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
For a more nontraditional layout, zones are a great option in your living room.
—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for nontraditional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontraditional
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Most unconventional of all was their repertoire.
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Often considered one of the worst films of all time, the movie has become a cult favorite thanks to its bizarre storytelling and unconventional filmmaking style.
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.
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Executive Travel And Leadership The modern executive is, functionally, a professional time-zone crosser.
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But the court ruled in February that Republican counter plans violated a Utah referendum prohibiting gerrymandering, solidifying the single district centered on the increasingly liberal Salt Lake City.
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The high court divided 6 to 3 along ideological lines in ruling against Damon Landor, with the three liberal justices in dissent.
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His endorsements are for progressive candidates challenging incumbent Democrats.
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In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.
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For Jones, that’s ultimately what makes Lestat feel like a contemporary artist.
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After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album in February, Jelly Roll emotionally dedicated the trophy to Bunnie, who wept and applauded in the audience.
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But Magen David Adom’s dispatch unit in Ramla, about 12 miles southeast of Tel Aviv, is more than 100 feet underground, safeguarded by thick walls and a sophisticated respirator system capable of providing clean air in case of conventional and nonconventional attacks.
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The number is especially sobering given that Ritter’s metric measures from the first-day closing price (which is almost always higher than the official offer price), and excludes nonconventional IPOs like reverse mergers.
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In a world of collapsing trust in public-facing institutions, voters say they are drawn by Reform’s promises of a radical change from the old Labour-Conservative Party duopoly.
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John Maynard Keynes dreamed of an end to work, and some of the most radical and visionary progressive utopias today involve envisioning an abundant society beyond the need for labor.
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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontraditional. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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