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
Martinez is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72-inch reach, and fights in an orthodox right-handed stance.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.
—Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Historian William Dalrymple traces the current sectarian divisions to the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who shattered the empire’s religious pluralism by trying to impose orthodox Islam on the populace.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
Related: As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Before Francis, liberals often protested the more orthodox leadership of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.
—Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Historian William Dalrymple traces the current sectarian divisions to the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who shattered the empire’s religious pluralism by trying to impose orthodox Islam on the populace.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
Related: As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Before Francis, liberals often protested the more orthodox leadership of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
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Mamdani has secured endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, but lacks formal support from Hochul and two other prominent New York lawmakers, Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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That would likely leave a 10% base tariff, as well as the auto, steel and aluminum tariffs in place until details of a formal trade agreement are ironed out.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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From puberty to post-menopause, hormones significantly impact women's health experiences—yet they're often dismissed, misunderstood, or inadequately addressed in traditional healthcare settings.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Jensen said Greenlanders first started making popular music that wasn't traditional Inuit music in the 1970s.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sat just behind home plate alongside baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn, and he was tasked with throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Princess Kate wore a red cape dress to the ceremonial welcome in London for the president and first lady of the Republic of Korea on November 21, 2023.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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But even after the court's conservative majority limited the use of far-reaching injunctions that block enforcement of a policy across the country, the justices may continue to face a steady drumbeat of emergency appeals seeking their intervention.—
Melissa Quinn
July 9,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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In addition, the independence of private universities and their tax status that encourages donations supports conservative and sectarian schools: Boston College, Notre Dame, Brigham Young, Liberty University, among many others.—
Peter Balakian
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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These stories reveal new information, challenge conventional thinking, inform policymakers and the public, shine light on wrongdoing.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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That danger is all the greater because Iran’s conventional deterrents against Israel failed.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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Passover is a ceremonious occasion to rejoice in Judaism, especially during the first family meal or Seder, according to britannica.com.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Once RiRi and the baby made a ceremonious second entrance to the show, the ‘defile’ finally began at 10:35.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Per the official Season 3 synopsis, the show's prime characters are now united to form an incursion unit on a critical mission to penetrate the looming alien mothership.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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While there isn’t official confirmation of all the characters coming back to Hope Valley for another season, several cast members have teased their return on social media.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Healthy hair requires more than just a regular trim and minimizing heat damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Unlike regular conditioners, which often focus solely on moisture, these formulas are designed to boost volume, strengthen strands, and improve the look of thinning hair.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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