1
as in unconventional
deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices
a time when people with unorthodox religious views were banished from the colony
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as in modern
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
raised by an aunt, whose unorthodox parenting practices made for a strange but fun childhood
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as in informal
not rigidly following established form, custom, or rules
an unorthodox but effective procedure for opening a wine bottle without a corkscrew
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Recent Examples of unorthodox
While some believe that Trump is merely the conduit for devious legal advisors, his legal advisors say otherwise, giving Trump the credit for pushing them to try unorthodox angles.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 9 June 2026
Embarking on the unorthodox production journey was a no-brainer for Lim because of the longevity and durability of the partnership.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Dan Caine, who replaced Brown as chairman, was considered an especially unorthodox pick.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
The unorthodox Pratt campaign is almost certain to demand a recount if their candidate doesn’t make the top two and eligibility for November, sources close to events tell Deadline.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 June 2026
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 9 June 2026
Embarking on the unorthodox production journey was a no-brainer for Lim because of the longevity and durability of the partnership.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Dan Caine, who replaced Brown as chairman, was considered an especially unorthodox pick.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
The unorthodox Pratt campaign is almost certain to demand a recount if their candidate doesn’t make the top two and eligibility for November, sources close to events tell Deadline.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unorthodox
Adjective
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Most unconventional of all was their repertoire.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Often considered one of the worst films of all time, the movie has become a cult favorite thanks to its bizarre storytelling and unconventional filmmaking style.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Executive Travel And Leadership The modern executive is, functionally, a professional time-zone crosser.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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Frequently informal and poorly regulated, both virgin and recycled polyester supply chains can expose workers to severe human-rights risks, including harassment, violence and abuse.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Some of her success with collaborators seems to have come down to luck and an eye for talent, as in the case of the still-up-and-coming Elswit and Oppewall, who served as her informal producers during filming.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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But cartels and dissident groups still control pockets of the country, cocaine exports are at an all-time high and Colombia remains one of the world's most economically unequal countries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The group is a dissident faction of the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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But the court ruled in February that Republican counter plans violated a Utah referendum prohibiting gerrymandering, solidifying the single district centered on the increasingly liberal Salt Lake City.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The high court divided 6 to 3 along ideological lines in ruling against Damon Landor, with the three liberal justices in dissent.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The ballerina sneaker trend is just the latest in a line of kooky shoe creations that range from wearable to wildly out-there.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
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This is also by far the coolest crowd at the festival, a sea of designer outfits, out-there silhouettes, fresh haircuts, and even bouquets of flowers.—
E.R. Pulgar,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
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His endorsements are for progressive candidates challenging incumbent Democrats.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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In a world of collapsing trust in public-facing institutions, voters say they are drawn by Reform’s promises of a radical change from the old Labour-Conservative Party duopoly.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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John Maynard Keynes dreamed of an end to work, and some of the most radical and visionary progressive utopias today involve envisioning an abundant society beyond the need for labor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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“Unorthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unorthodox. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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