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
That kind of information can be demystified and made more accessible through her working merging science and the arts to create films that communicate this in a nontraditional way.
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
There's also been an increase in more nontraditional protein-heavy products, like ice cream.
—Ryan Baker, CNBC, 22 July 2025
The Studio’s success in Emmy nominations speaks to the industry’s possible frustration with itself — the show is mostly about how ineffective producers are in the process of making art — but also an endorsement of the show’s nontraditional form of telling that story.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 July 2025
The business also brings meals to seniors, those who are homeless and those living in nontraditional housing communities.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
There's also been an increase in more nontraditional protein-heavy products, like ice cream.
—Ryan Baker, CNBC, 22 July 2025
The Studio’s success in Emmy nominations speaks to the industry’s possible frustration with itself — the show is mostly about how ineffective producers are in the process of making art — but also an endorsement of the show’s nontraditional form of telling that story.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 July 2025
The business also brings meals to seniors, those who are homeless and those living in nontraditional housing communities.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontraditional
Adjective
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And when goals did go in, the unconventional trajectory of the Jabulani was oddly fascinating.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The hero’s journey on this show is achieving their unconventional American dream.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The museum is designed as a modern interpretation of a Wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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The redevelopment builds on Soffer’s vision of blending timeless design with modern amenities—now expanding to include family-friendly features.—
Cheryl Tiu,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It is generally accepted in classical liberal economic thinking that the state should only intervene where there has been a market failure, i.e., where the free market is unable to produce a socially desirable outcome.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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PiS accuse their liberal opponents of trying to subvert the will of the people and their supporters plan to march in the capital on inauguration day.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Part of that is a rejection of decades of progressivism and progressive values, which had become the Establishment.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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The erosion of support was the result of a miscalculation: renewable advocates aligned too closely with progressive climate politics, turning an industry once embraced by all into a left-wing cause, alienating conservatives along the way.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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With its square neckline and contrast trim, this ribbed maxi offers a contemporary take on the classic silhouette.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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Murphy suggests using your vintage finds as statement pieces—like a mid-century coffee table in a contemporary living room—versus buying every single item secondhand.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 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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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
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As Peter Singer has argued for decades, doing the most good shouldn’t be radical.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some other notable attacks at US military bases in recent years include: On November 5, 2009, an Army psychiatrist with radical Islamist beliefs opened fire at a processing center at Fort Hood, a major US Army post, in Texas, killing 13 people and an unborn child, and wounding more than 30 others.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontraditional. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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