unconventionality

Definition of unconventionalitynext

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Recent Examples of unconventionality Narayan’s bittersweet love story about a hapless painter’s crush on an emotionally distant social worker has lost none of its humor, relevance, or unconventionality. The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 May 2026 Santee Alley was born out of unconventionality with its makeshift stores designed to break retail rules. Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 In my mind, their unconventionality was a manifestation of their fierce protectiveness of a beloved subculture. Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026 This vibe continues to be brought to you courtesy of your co-ruling planet, rebellious Uranus, moving into your fifth house of self-expression on April 25, empowering you to lean fully into your penchant for unconventionality and incorporating the element of surprise in your personal style. Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 Embrace your unconventionality and inner genius, because your perspective is light-years ahead. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconventionality
Noun
  • In this model, the deterministic layer executes those rules without deviation.
    Binny Gill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • For all the culture-war debates about the liberties Nolan took in his casting, his most radical deviation from the text has to do with agency and who has it.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • The original Buddhas’ hands were destroyed centuries ago in an earlier act of iconoclasm; Nguyen has created two monumental steel hands that float slightly away from the sandstone limbs, supported by tall rods.
    Benjamin Sutton, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
  • There’s a thin line between possession and iconoclasm.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Per the logline, the series will explore themes of privilege, manipulation, and deviance to understand why these women become calculated killers.
    Peter White, Deadline, 11 May 2026
  • In sociology, Gideon chose a concentration in crime and deviance.
    Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Unconventionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconventionality. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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