unconventionalism

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Noun
  • Analysts said the move was the clearest step yet toward more mainstream economic policies after years of unorthodoxy under President Tayyip Erdogan, and should help rein in inflation expectations.
    Reuters, CNN, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Curious chefs eventually heard about his unorthodoxy and showed up at the restaurant’s counter, then told others.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023
Noun
  • All three women were extraordinary in their nonconformism, bravery, and style.
    Casey Schwartz, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
  • A couple of years into her third term, Nabiullina has carved out room for nonconformism in a Russian establishment fixated on loyalty above all else.
    Rachel Ventresca, Fortune Europe, 7 June 2024
Noun
  • In that movie, Keating taught English and poetry, so his open mind and nonconformity worked.
    Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Whether Barbara always had such strong feelings about womanhood or developed them in reaction to her kid’s gender nonconformity is unclear.
    Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The loss of Kidal represents a significant blow to Russia’s credibility in Mali, where the military junta has relied on mercenaries to combat Islamic extremism.
    Wilson Mcmakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The Democrat brand is a toxic, failed disaster, and Republicans look forward to forcing these nut jobs to answer for their extremism.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Unconventionalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconventionalism. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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