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
Interview Jews, Israeli Arabs, Druze, orthodox, secular, etc.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
And even though the military is short of manpower, the government refuses to draft ultra-orthodox men, whose religious political parties are key to the Netanyahu coalition.
—Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Traditional music and Kolo dancing by Prazna Flasa Tambura, the Ansambl Sokoli, the Seoske Dame singers, and DJ Dex, with a presentation from Parish Priest, Father Milos Zivkovic on orthodox religious traditions and specialty vendors with music, books, jewelry, and icons for sale.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The firm works fast (12 to 14 months), is accommodating to clients who want direct input, and can deliver orthodox iconography on demand.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
And even though the military is short of manpower, the government refuses to draft ultra-orthodox men, whose religious political parties are key to the Netanyahu coalition.
—Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Traditional music and Kolo dancing by Prazna Flasa Tambura, the Ansambl Sokoli, the Seoske Dame singers, and DJ Dex, with a presentation from Parish Priest, Father Milos Zivkovic on orthodox religious traditions and specialty vendors with music, books, jewelry, and icons for sale.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The firm works fast (12 to 14 months), is accommodating to clients who want direct input, and can deliver orthodox iconography on demand.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
Adjective
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Investigators turned their case over to the Ventura County and LA County District Attorney's Offices for formal charges.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Or, wear it with work pants, skirts, or dresses for more formal occasions.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Broncos are not a Super Bowl team in the traditional sense, not without more weapons offensively, and a special teams boost from Marvin Mims Jr.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Quarter-zip sweatshirts feel sporty yet polished, offering the same comfort as traditional sweats with a more intentional silhouette.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Aboriginal Dingaal people had been using the island as a sacred ceremonial site for about 6,000 years.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Pittsburgh Penguins original owner Jack McGregor drops a ceremonial puck between Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks at PPG Paints Arena on October 15, 2016 in Pittsburgh.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Like most conservative economists at the time, Hassett was a staunch deficit hawk, an advocate of higher levels of immigration, and, above all else, an unabashed free trader.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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The town sees some daylight in the financial calculations it's made, says its estimates are conservative.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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That sentiment, while proclaimed in jest, captures a current appetite among many celebrities and fans alike to break away from conventional interviews in favor of more authentic and flavorful content.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Reports claimed that the KSOT is designed to provide a fast, efficient and effective solution to strengthen the Indonesia’s maritime combat capabilities, while complementing its existing fleet of conventional submarines.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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More convincing in the film is cinematographer Talant Akynbekov’s observant, almost ceremonious lensing of carpet weaving, as well as of the beats of everyday life, sometimes accompanied by the traditional tunes villagers hum.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
23 Nov. 2025
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The band’s official end was even less ceremonious.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The two attorneys made a slew of arguments to defend their position, including that the pair of lawmakers did not have legal standing to bring a suit related to their official duties in the first place.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Park’s remarks came two days after the official one-year anniversary of the start of the fires.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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He was eventually promoted to the 53-man roster and played in the final five games of the regular season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Love threw for 323 and four touchdowns after missing the final two regular-season games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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