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Recent Examples of untraditional
Lamba said she’s seen the craving for social connection increase with the rise of social media, but that creating community can often happen in untraditional places, like Glo30.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Santos-Aviles’ career followed an untraditional path.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
But there’s ways to get your story out there in the most untraditional ways.
—Alyssa Jaffer, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The tennis star, 28, isn't just regarded for her standout athletics on the court, she's also established herself as a fashion icon with her head-turning, pre-match looks untraditional from the sports' norm.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Santos-Aviles’ career followed an untraditional path.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
But there’s ways to get your story out there in the most untraditional ways.
—Alyssa Jaffer, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The tennis star, 28, isn't just regarded for her standout athletics on the court, she's also established herself as a fashion icon with her head-turning, pre-match looks untraditional from the sports' norm.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untraditional
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During the last five years, coaches who’ve remained in their college-level women's basketball jobs have seen their salaries rise by 45%—likely influenced by Staley's decision to fight for higher pay via nontraditional negotiating methods.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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As trauma treatment evolves, more people are exploring emerging, nontraditional and deeply personal paths toward recovery.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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The situation was finally resolved when a wildlife response team used an unconventional method, crawling under the house and firing paintballs filled with vegetable oil to drive the bear out.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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This unconventional but sweet design was the perfect reference to Margaret’s free spirit.—
Jessica Gibbs,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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But this modern approach is teamed with ancient medicinal practices and a holistic, full-circle philosophy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are just some of the ways in which the three elements have become critical for modern manufacturing, including for defense.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Untraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untraditional. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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