1
as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
schoolteachers tended to favor poets who followed a very orthodox style of poetry
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
orthodox in their view of the world, the Founding Fathers subscribed to the 18th-century notion that only men with property should be allowed to vote
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Recent Examples of orthodox
The firm works fast (12 to 14 months), is accommodating to clients who want direct input, and can deliver orthodox iconography on demand.
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Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
The shortage of soldiers -- estimated at 10,000 to 12,000 soldiers -- and the lack of Haredi recruitment from the ultra-orthodox community are pushing the IDF to exhaust every other possibility to replenish its ranks, the senior IDF official said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Under Arteta, Arsenal’s No 9s have rarely been orthodox penalty-box strikers.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
The ideas Bohr, Heisenberg and the rest of their circle attached to the orthodox description of quantum mechanics is typically called the Copenhagen interpretation, since Bohr held court at his academic home, the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
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Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
The shortage of soldiers -- estimated at 10,000 to 12,000 soldiers -- and the lack of Haredi recruitment from the ultra-orthodox community are pushing the IDF to exhaust every other possibility to replenish its ranks, the senior IDF official said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Under Arteta, Arsenal’s No 9s have rarely been orthodox penalty-box strikers.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
The ideas Bohr, Heisenberg and the rest of their circle attached to the orthodox description of quantum mechanics is typically called the Copenhagen interpretation, since Bohr held court at his academic home, the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
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As evidenced, efforts can culminate in formal events for strategizing and bolstering membership.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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Wyatt’s pointed use of stark silence to enhance some of the tense moments before battles break out is an effective formal choice that, without the use of slow motion, produces the feeling of time moving differently, making the viewer hyper-aware of what may come.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hogle Zoo always offers a range of special October events for spooky season, and Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest features live music, family-friendly activities, traditional Bavarian food, and more than 50 varieties of beer for the grownups.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to the Federal Trade Commission, Bitcoin ATMs are machines that look like a traditional ATM and are often found at convenience stores, gas stations and other high-traffic areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Mullally also becomes the ceremonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide, with the appointment of a woman risking deeper theological divides with some of the more conservative branches of the church in African nations.—
Muvija M,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Last month, the Pirates invited Markwood to throw out the ceremonial first pitch during a game against the Athletics.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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State authorities contacted the woman's legislator and the conservative blogger.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The case pits conservative Christians, who support the practice and say a ban would violate free speech, against the LGBTQ+ community.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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For drivers prioritizing affordability and conventional utility, models like the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 may be more suitable.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike conventional models that primarily rely on current atmospheric readings, Google’s AI system analyzes historical hurricane data to uncover patterns that might elude human forecasters.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The extended ovation following Kershaw’s ceremonious exit in the top of the fifth preceded the uncontrollable catharsis of Shohei Ohtani’s go-ahead home run in the bottom of the fifth, a three-run shot that pierced the Giants’ soul.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Today is the eleven year anniversary of the release of Destiny, perhaps not as ceremonious as last year’s tenth anniversary, one that did not end the series, but Bungie presses on.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Flood damage is almost never covered by traditional homeowners’ insurance policies, and your risk may be underestimated according to official government flood zone maps.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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With hundreds of Elanco employees gathered with blue confetti at the ready, Indy, a rescue shelter dog turned service-dog-in-training, performed the official ribbon cutting, or in this case ribbon biting.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Don Lisi, Rogers Police Department spokesman, said police investigate cases involving virtual currency scams on a regular basis, and the department is currently handling a couple of such cases.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Three regular-season weeks remain.—
Tyler Palmateer,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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