orthodox

adjective

ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks How to pronounce orthodox (audio)
Definition of orthodoxnext
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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2
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 While the country's Orthodox religious authorities still refuse to officially ordain women as rabbis, this opportunity could open doors to other leadership roles. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 May 2026 Later immigrants were Orthodox Jews from eastern Europe, and while not initially included in the club, some did later become members. — Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026 The organization also works closely with and funds another nonprofit group, Oorah, which runs summer Orthodox camps in the tristate area and organizes annual trips to Israel for 17- and 18-year-olds. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 18 May 2026 An orthodox neoclassical view is that TNCs develop because of already occurring imperfections in markets that deter arm’s-length transactions with independent firms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for orthodox
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
  1. formal
  2. traditional
  3. ceremonial
  4. conservative
  5. conventional
  6. ceremonious
  7. official
  8. regular
Adjective
  • Although the achievement is still awaiting formal certification, the milestone highlights the rapid evolution of high-performance drones for military applications.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Braverman was writing in response to another parliamentarian who noted that Jamaica planned to lodge a formal petition for reparations later this year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of formal
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  • Meanwhile, traditional efforts to take undocumented immigrants into custody from their homes have become less effective.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • Preserving a ceremonial human role in this kind of call usually adds nothing but delay and the possibility of error.
    — Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • The landscape contains ancestral villages, ceremonial and burial sites and features in some tribes’ creation and migration stories.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
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  • Shaw, a conservative activist who is president of the Chino Valley Unified School District board, pointed out in an X post that voters had previously rejected four attempts to reshape the superintendent’s office.
    — Lia Russell July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Prosecutors and defense attorneys sparred over evidence in a weeklong hearing over the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of conservative
Adjective
  • However, much of the talk seems to be about how many players miss them, and how much better the conventional type are.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • By the end of the night, the room full of sweaty bodies was left basking in the gift of Madonna, feeling just one small sliver of a wider moment that has gone on to completely transcend conventional pop expectation.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of conventional
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  • It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The ones named Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion by the judges make a ceremonious visit at the end of the day to the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in downtown Denver.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
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  • Residents of Sirik, a city located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, reported hearing several explosions from a distance, according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Golden Boot History The top scorer in the World Cup has been recognized since 1930, but the award got an official name and trophy, the Golden Shoe, in 1982.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of official
Adjective
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026
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