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
While a handful of restaurants and bars have vinyl listening nights, vinyl DJ collectives like Silicon Radio routinely take over nontraditional venues and host open deck events — where any novice can try out their setlist and get pointers from the community.
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Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Golden lived with his mother and grandmother growing up and occasionally lived in hotels and other nontraditional housing.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
As solid color gowns continue to go mainstream, colorful florals, whether printed or embellished, are destined to be the next frontier for nontraditional brides looking to stand out.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Guy Fieri was not in attendance. January 2022: During a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Stewart teases that her wedding will likely be nontraditional.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
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Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Golden lived with his mother and grandmother growing up and occasionally lived in hotels and other nontraditional housing.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
As solid color gowns continue to go mainstream, colorful florals, whether printed or embellished, are destined to be the next frontier for nontraditional brides looking to stand out.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Guy Fieri was not in attendance. January 2022: During a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Stewart teases that her wedding will likely be nontraditional.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontraditional
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Kennedy has drawn attention for his unconventional approaches to health and wellness, during his presidential campaign and in the months after joining the Trump administration.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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But his sponsor’s unconventional approach pulls Peter further off course and pushes him into a living hell that’ll take far more than 12 steps to escape.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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His visit is a divergence from the tradition among modern U.S. presidents to visit Mexico or Canada during their first foreign trip, which comes after his administration levied tariffs against the neighboring nations early in his term.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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According to Reed, Roger Fry and Clive Bell opened the way for the creation and reception of modern art in the first decades of the twentieth century.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Some liberal critics on social media say that Republicans did not seem to take issue when the same slogan — or even more violent rhetoric — was targeted at a Democratic president.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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The ice cream company is known for supporting liberal causes and candidates.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The resulting feed, shown in this article as a selection of posts curated from the much larger set, revealed ample praise for Mr. Musk and his various priorities, mixed with a torrent of right-wing outrage over progressive politics.—
Stuart A. Thompson,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Even from a progressive perspective, there is a glaring disconnect between his rhetoric and reality.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Grace, in contemporary internet parlance, often means forgiveness.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Dialogue from ancient Greek Socratic dialogues to contemporary mentorships enables learners to understand intricate concepts while sharpening their thinking abilities and expanding their comprehension.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 May 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
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Stellantis is currently leaderless, in financial difficulties and under great pressure to make some radical changes.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Kamran has taken radical stances of her own.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontraditional. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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