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Recent Examples of untraditional
The mill’s in-house innovation team has some untraditional ideas for selvedge denim as well.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Senate Intelligence Committee member Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, said during the debate the president needs authority to strike quickly against terrorist leaders who may be meeting secretly in a foreign country, or to protect the country from other untraditional threats.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Here are five fun and untraditional workouts to get your heart pumping and improve your running.
—Paige Triola, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
Climbing Academy alumnus-turned-instructor Kieran Hadley, MTB Academy head of school Riley Gardner, and dean of students Crista Wiles offer a behind-the-scenes look at how WCA is evolving, what makes its students stand out, and why this untraditional path leads to growth far beyond GPA or podiums.
—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Senate Intelligence Committee member Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, said during the debate the president needs authority to strike quickly against terrorist leaders who may be meeting secretly in a foreign country, or to protect the country from other untraditional threats.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Here are five fun and untraditional workouts to get your heart pumping and improve your running.
—Paige Triola, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
Climbing Academy alumnus-turned-instructor Kieran Hadley, MTB Academy head of school Riley Gardner, and dean of students Crista Wiles offer a behind-the-scenes look at how WCA is evolving, what makes its students stand out, and why this untraditional path leads to growth far beyond GPA or podiums.
—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untraditional
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The internationally famous doughnut shop, which is known not only for its bold and unconventional creations but also for hosting nontraditional wedding ceremonies, has opened in Wynwood, with the flavors that have transformed it from a cult favorite to a megahit across the country.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The competition featured 96 racers in the field, with many representing nontraditional ski nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The internationally famous doughnut shop, which is known not only for its bold and unconventional creations but also for hosting nontraditional wedding ceremonies, has opened in Wynwood, with the flavors that have transformed it from a cult favorite to a megahit across the country.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Late last month, Hudson pulled off an unconventional styling trick for a London outing.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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This level of coordination effectively marries ancient Chinese martial arts with modern precision engineering.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Analysts say the result could mean more stability for modern day Thailand, which has had three prime ministers in as many years and a 20-year cycle of military coups, violent street protests and paralyzing political instability.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Untraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untraditional. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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