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
Why Some Students Are Striking Out Alone for a Job
Some students are taking a nontraditional path in these unsettled times.
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Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
As the precipitous rise in housing costs over the past decade has put buying a traditional home out of reach for many Americans, a growing number are turning to nontraditional alternatives.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
But the elevation of nontraditional outlets has been a good thing for Ms. Winters and some other journalists in the West Wing, including those representing Breitbart News and Lindell TV, the platform founded by the conspiratorial MyPillow salesman Mike Lindell.
—Andrew Trunsky, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The spokesperson said the company plans to open new locations in 2026 as well, including some in nontraditional locations like airports and university campuses.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 9 June 2025
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Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
As the precipitous rise in housing costs over the past decade has put buying a traditional home out of reach for many Americans, a growing number are turning to nontraditional alternatives.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
But the elevation of nontraditional outlets has been a good thing for Ms. Winters and some other journalists in the West Wing, including those representing Breitbart News and Lindell TV, the platform founded by the conspiratorial MyPillow salesman Mike Lindell.
—Andrew Trunsky, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The spokesperson said the company plans to open new locations in 2026 as well, including some in nontraditional locations like airports and university campuses.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontraditional
Adjective
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Use generative prompts during ideation to spark unconventional ideas that can act as creative springboards.—
Anusha Nerella,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Palmeiras have a very attractive style of football, and Porto did some impressive, and in places unconventional, defending.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The executive highlighted how Telemundo last year acquired the adaptation rights to Velvet, Atresmedia’s 2014 Spanish drama that became a global phenomenon, and launched its modern adaptation last month.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Many found themselves out of work, while those who did find jobs discovered they were paid less than the Danish workers arriving in droves to build infrastructure or modern apartment buildings.—
Morten Høi Jensen,
The Dial,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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For liberal leaning shows, that number shrinks significantly, around 1 million for MSNBC and 558,000 for CNN.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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Haley shows strength with liberal Republicans (16 percent), but that bloc makes up a small portion of the party.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Bloomberg’s differences with Mamdani, who has expressed anti-Israel views on top of his progressive plan to make child care and buses free in the city, likely motivated him to get involved.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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Wilcox’s 10 signings — mostly loans and free agents — formed the bedrock of a side that returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking, under a young, progressive manager in Russell Martin, who Wilcox also brought in from Swansea.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Set inside a chic, contemporary home, the gathering brought together influencer and hostess Tenicka Boyd, along with content creators Jayria Nicole and Iesha Gilchrist, for a night of casual connection, elevated drinks, and luxe simplicity.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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Below, Butler and Maple’s daughter, Audrey Snipes, speaks to us about the origins of the new 4k restoration, 20 West, and why Maple, who died in 2023, was surprised by contemporary interest in her film work.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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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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After building two lucrative businesses, the serial entrepreneur and attorney set her sights on ensuring her family was also a success in a nonconventional way.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The administration’s radical and peremptory elimination of U.S. foreign assistance removed a lever of American influence and telegraphed a level of indifference that will not go unnoticed.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Anyone who reads history knows the only reason any workers anywhere have any sort of rights is because past workers formed unions, and radical, militant ones at that.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontraditional. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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