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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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Last month’s Salesman release deviated from the historic pair’s colorblocking ever so slightly with the midsole making greater use of red, but no such deviation is see on the sole of Awake’s (speckling excluded).—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When oppressive regimes do collapse, the first thing people tend to do is topple the statues; this literal iconoclasm becomes an outlet for their relief and rage.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Studio 54 has a history drenched in iconoclasm, and now, Valentino fragrances.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These slurs referenced a convenient other on which white, straight men could project their fantasies of deviance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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“Unconventionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconventionality. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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