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
Operating with a conventional rock-band setup, Harriet Tubman somehow sounds less orthodox than ever.
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
Ver had initially gone the orthodox route of hiring tax attorneys from a prestigious law firm, Steptoe.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Despite the revolving door of presidents, Peru’s economy has been stable over the past decade, with governments sticking to orthodox economic policies that include modest fiscal spending, while international companies have been encouraged to invest in areas like mining and infrastructure.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
For him, Yuan porcelain represented a major cultural and technological breakthrough in Chinese art under Mongol rule, countering long-running, orthodox perceptions of the imperial dynasty.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
Ver had initially gone the orthodox route of hiring tax attorneys from a prestigious law firm, Steptoe.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Despite the revolving door of presidents, Peru’s economy has been stable over the past decade, with governments sticking to orthodox economic policies that include modest fiscal spending, while international companies have been encouraged to invest in areas like mining and infrastructure.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
For him, Yuan porcelain represented a major cultural and technological breakthrough in Chinese art under Mongol rule, countering long-running, orthodox perceptions of the imperial dynasty.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
Adjective
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Referees rarely do this work, receive no formal training, and know the exercise is as much guesswork as judgment.—
Adam Davis,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Authorities announced in April that a homicide investigation dating back to 1973 was brought to a formal close, more than a half-century after a woman was found dead in a Northern Virginia state forest.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Bedside lanterns, traditional tea pots above the minibar, and authentic decorative pottery fill the room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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But Hadler does not believe that fibromyalgia should be classified as a disease in the traditional biomedical sense, because medicine has yet to identify a discrete, demonstrable pathophysiological process underlying it.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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The former catcher was one of the six coaches fired last month following the team’s 10-17 start, so when the six Red Sox legends threw out their ceremonial first pitch, Martinez threw to current catcher Connor Wong instead of his former teammate.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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For Jimeno — who has spent years sharing his story through speaking engagements and books — the visit was more than ceremonial.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Leo, by contrast, has been making efforts to engage with conservative and traditionalist Catholics for much of his first year as Pope.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Roberts, who has led the court since 2005, appeared to acknowledge the public's dimming approval of the court, shown in opinion polls over the past few years, as its conservative majority continues to push American law dramatically rightward.—
Andrew Chung,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Its goal was to commercialize early-stage technologies too risky for conventional finance.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Wilson operated outside of conventional narrative, trusting in the magic of unexpected illogic.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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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
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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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The puck had just slipped through Poehling’s skates when McNabb crunched Poehling into the boards, knocking him out for the rest of the game and prompting an official review.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The line began to form outside the landmark diner more than an hour before the official opening.—
Iris Kwok
May 12,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Now, 18 months on and still only 19, Canvot has established himself as a regular Premier League starter with Crystal Palace.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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For humans, regular cycles of dark and light support sleep, navigation and overall well-being.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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