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
And, increasingly, buzzy breakout nontraditional voices — like Scott Jennings — can be as valuable (and expensive) as seasoned reporters.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
For a college basketball TV landscape dominated by ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS, the deal opens new pathways for nontraditional networks and streaming services to carve out premium inventory with teams eager to drive new revenue streams to cover increasing NIL costs.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Jeanie Buss, governor of the Lakers, has donated the maximum allowable amount to Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign, offering a high-profile boost to a nontraditional candidate in the race to lead Los Angeles.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
For a college basketball TV landscape dominated by ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS, the deal opens new pathways for nontraditional networks and streaming services to carve out premium inventory with teams eager to drive new revenue streams to cover increasing NIL costs.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Jeanie Buss, governor of the Lakers, has donated the maximum allowable amount to Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign, offering a high-profile boost to a nontraditional candidate in the race to lead Los Angeles.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontraditional
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Yet, intriguingly, there’s also been scattered rumors about how his unconventional campaign can be turned into TV content that harkens back to his MTV days.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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That’s an act of service in an animation landscape where most American studios fear crafting anything remotely unconventional or unequivocally adult-oriented.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Of course, modern touches like bedside power ports and espresso machines are also in place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Vimala Pons, in strawberry-blonde bangs, is a striking actor who plays Irène as the new modern woman.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Lean into that savory flavor with a liberal pour of olive brine.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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The liberal mind is fascinating.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Like some progressive consensus at the center, but that's not there.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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But California pushes its progressive tax system to the extreme.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The rooms Although the 66 rooms are in a building wing added on to the original brick structure that, from the outside, is very modern, the interior design of the rooms manages to recall the 20th century Tudor style while simultaneously encompassing contemporary touches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Grammy-winning contemporary Christian artist Chris Tomlin is headlining the event, along with Blessing Offor and Aodhan King.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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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.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Britain’s markets have appeared shaky as rumors of a contest have swirled, which may give those who favor a more radical approach pause for thought.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Revisiting the groundbreaking feminist performance art movement in 1970s Los Angeles, one artist spotlights the inspirational, transformational, radical community exploding the narrative and status quo.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontraditional. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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