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Recent Examples of unconventionality
In my mind, their unconventionality was a manifestation of their fierce protectiveness of a beloved subculture.
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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
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
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Any statistical deviations from the predictions of the Standard Model could signify the involvement of unknown elementary particles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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This improves inspection consistency and enables early identification of deviations without interrupting ongoing operations.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Studio 54 has a history drenched in iconoclasm, and now, Valentino fragrances.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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In that regard Stern is not unlike South Park, another once-famous piece of iconoclasm that, until recent negotiation headlines, many of us couldn’t even say definitively was still on the air.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For example, the concept of the sick role – developed by medical sociologist Talcott Parsons in the 1950s – saw illness as a form of deviance from social roles and expectations.—
Jennifer Singh,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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One real danger here is the normalization of deviance — when small ethical compromises become routine, paving the way for larger issues down the line.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Unconventionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconventionality. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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