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
The defense will aim to frame Ms. Ventura as a willing and even enthusiastic participant in a troubled, nontraditional romantic arrangement.
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Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Leavitt has invited more nontraditional media outlets to participate in press briefings since the decision was made including conservative influencers.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Some recipients may seem like nontraditional grantees, as NPR reportedly receives two grants from the agency totaling $65,000.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 5 May 2025
When traditional sources of capital become limited, developers then seek nontraditional sources to fill gaps in their capital stacks.
—Jill Jones, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Leavitt has invited more nontraditional media outlets to participate in press briefings since the decision was made including conservative influencers.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Some recipients may seem like nontraditional grantees, as NPR reportedly receives two grants from the agency totaling $65,000.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 5 May 2025
When traditional sources of capital become limited, developers then seek nontraditional sources to fill gaps in their capital stacks.
—Jill Jones, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontraditional
Adjective
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This unconventional talent pool helped Tesla streamline operations and scale faster than legacy automakers expected.—
David Villa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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There was something transgressive and liberating about an aesthetic that inverted not only good and bad taste but also conventional and unconventional morality.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Art Nouveau Brass Mirror This brass mirror from the 1960s blends modern trends with antique materials.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Beneath this green canopy lies a modern transport facility equipped to handle high-speed rail and daily commuters, while above, the original 1907 station has been meticulously reconstructed as a cultural landmark.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Her brand at the time was something like the Obama of the antipodes: a liberal media darling, icon of the global anti-Trump resistance, transitioning smoothly from lofty oratory to easygoing relatability.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Jackson, one of the court's most liberal justices, wrote that her colleagues may be unintentionally showing preferential treatment for the Trump administration.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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And maybe that sentiment contributed to the election of Bill de Blasio, who did run explicitly on being the most progressive candidate in the crowded 2013 primary.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Having said that, there is scope to be more expansive with his varied passing range; around 8.5 per cent of Todibo’s passes last season were progressive — just 11 top-flight centre-backs look forward with their passes less often.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The beloved slugger known as Big Papi built this contemporary estate, located in the Pinecrest area of Miami-Dade County, from scratch.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The film’s original soundtrack, including songs by contemporary Ukrainian musical artists such as Serhiy Zhadan, and an original score from composer Frederik van de Moortel, will be released on Spotify on Friday.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 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
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The festivities end on June 22 with KC Defender’s Juneteenth Freedom Day Cookout, which will celebrate the history of radical Black resistance.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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In Andor, the prequel to Rogue One that ended in May, Cassian is a thief turned radical turned Rebellion leader.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontraditional. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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